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Sartène4.512 MW Solar

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Sartène is a 4.51178 MW solar power plant in France, commissioned in an unspecified year. It is part of France's solar energy framework. Ranked #311 of 773 solar plants in France, Sartène's 4.51178 MW represents 0.09% of France's total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Sartène 66.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Centrale du Vazzio (152.3 MW, Oil), Ocana (42.5 MW, Hydro), and Bonifacio (5.02432 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Corse region, approximately 120 km from Ajaccio.

Capacity
4.512 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
41.5715°, 8.9354°

France, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 41.571500, 8.935400
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
France
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
FranceEnergy Profile
2,195
Total Plants
243.4 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source

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