Shalateen A is a 4.5 MW solar power plant in Egypt, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #29 of 32 solar plants in Egypt. Its 4.5 MW represents 0.1% of Egypt's total solar capacity of 4,524 MW. The largest solar plant in Egypt is Benban Solar Park at 1,650 MW, making Shalateen A 366.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Shalateen Solar Power Station (5 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Red Sea Governorate, approximately 800 km southeast of Cairo.
11 years old
Egypt, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Egypt- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.