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Oberottmarshausen Solar Power Plant5.6 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Oberottmarshausen Solar Power Plant is a 5.6 MW solar facility in Germany, commissioned in an undisclosed year. It is among 743 solar plants in Germany, contributing 0.08% to the country's total solar capacity of 6,846 MW. Ranked #380 of 743 solar plants in Germany, this plant's output is relatively minor. The largest solar plant in Germany is Meuro Solar Power Plant at 166 MW, making Oberottmarshausen 29.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include UPM Augsburg (29 MW, Gas), Natural Gas Turbine #8 (28.8 MW, Gas), and Lefchfeld Nord Solar Park (24.9 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Bavaria, approximately 50 km from Augsburg.

Capacity
5.6 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Energiekontor AG
Location
48.2205°, 10.8935°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 48.220500, 10.893500
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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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