Buenos Aires de Pocosol is a 5 MW solar power plant in Costa Rica, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 1 solar plants in Costa Rica, this facility represents 100% of the country's solar capacity, which totals 5 MW. The largest solar plant in Costa Rica is Buenos Aires de Pocosol at 5 MW, making it the only facility of its kind in the nation. Nearby plants include Toro II Hydroelectric Power Station (65.2 MW, Hydro), Penas Blancas Hydroelectric Power Plant (38 MW, Hydro), and Toro I Hydroelectric Station (23.2 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in the Alajuela Province, approximately 90 km northwest of San José.
Costa Rica, North America
- 24. largest of 27 plants in Costa Rica
- #28,340 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,747 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.25% of the installed capacity of Costa Rica
17 plants within 100 km, 1,058 MW combined
Nearest plant: Penas Blancas Hydroelectric Power Plant Costa Rica (22.2 km)
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Buenos Aires de Pocosol is a solar power plant producing approximately 8 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Costa Rica- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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