Sorgues is a 3.30091 MW solar power plant in France. It is one of 773 solar plants in the country, contributing to a total solar capacity of 5,029 MW. Commissioned in 2015, Sorgues represents a minor portion of France's solar energy output. Ranked #375 of 773 solar plants in France, Sorgues comprises 0.07% of the country's solar capacity. The largest solar plant in France is Cestas at 301 MW, making Sorgues roughly 90.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tricastin nuclear power plant (3,660 MW, Nuclear), TRICASTIN 1 (3,660 MW, Nuclear), and the Thermal power plant of Aramon (1,370 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, approximately 100 km northwest of Avignon.
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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