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Protivín Solar Power Plant3.2 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Protivín Solar Power Plant is a 3.2 MW solar facility in the Czech Republic, operated by Energy 21 as. Ranked #105 of 444 solar plants in the Czech Republic, it accounts for 0.12% of the country's total solar capacity of 2,587 MW. The largest solar plant in the Czech Republic is FVE Veřovice at 996 MW, making Protivín 311 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Temelín Nuclear Power Station (2,250 MW, Nuclear), Temelín (2,133 MW, Nuclear), and Orlík (364 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the South Bohemian Region, approximately 70 km from České Budějovice.

Capacity
3.2 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Energy 21 as
Location
49.2157°, 14.1975°

Czech Republic, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 49.215700, 14.197500
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Czech Republic
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
Czech RepublicEnergy Profile
568
Total Plants
34.0 GW
Total Capacity
CoalNuclearHydroSolar
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