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
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
French Guiana- Continent
- Other
- 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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