Toucan is a 5 MW solar power plant in French Guiana, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 1 solar plant in French Guiana, Toucan represents 100% of the region's solar capacity, which totals 5 MW. The largest solar plant in French Guiana is also Toucan at 5 MW. Nearby plants include Dégrad des Cannes (72 MW, Gas), Kourou (20 MW, Gas), and Kourou (13.58552 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the region of Kourou, approximately 60 km from Cayenne.
French Guiana, Other
- 4. largest of 4 plants in French Guiana
- #28,340 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,747 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 2.37% of the installed capacity of French Guiana
10 plants within 100 km, 253 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Toucan is a solar power plant producing approximately 8 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
French Guiana- Continent
- Other
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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