Cernay is a 6.13497 MW solar power plant located in France. It is one of 773 solar plants in the country, contributing to a total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. Ranked #238 of 773 solar plants in France, Cernay's capacity represents 0.12% of the national solar capacity. The largest solar facility in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Cernay approximately 49 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include FESSENHEIM (1,760 MW, Nuclear), Fessenheim Nuclear Power Plant (1,760 MW, Nuclear), and MARCKOLSHEIM (156.2 MW, Hydro). The plant is situated in the Grand Est region, around 30 km from the city of Mulhouse.
11 years old
France, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
France- Continent
- Europe
- 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.
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