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Metzdorf Solar Power Plant6 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Metzdorf Solar Power Plant is a 6 MW solar facility in Germany, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #342 of 743 solar plants in Germany, it accounts for 0.09% of the country's total solar capacity of 6,846 MW. The largest solar plant in Germany is Meuro Solar Power Plant at 166 MW, making Metzdorf 27.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include IKS PCK Schwedt (333.5 MW, Oil), Neuhardenberg Solar Power Plant (76.7 MW, Solar), and Neuhardenberg PV3,4+5 (58.9 MW, Solar). The plant is located in the Brandenburg region, approximately 90 km from Berlin.

Capacity
6 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
E.ON
Location
52.6546°, 14.1568°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 52.654600, 14.156800
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
GermanyEnergy Profile
1,483
Total Plants
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source

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