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Solarpark Burg20.004 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Solarpark Burg is a 20.0044 MW solar power plant in Germany. Ranked #63 of 743 solar plants in Germany, Solarpark Burg's capacity represents 0.29% 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 Solarpark Burg 8.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kraftwerk Jänschwalde (3,000 MW, Coal), Janschwalde power station (2,790 MW, Coal), and Schwarze Pumpe power station (1,500 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Saxony, approximately 150 km southeast of Berlin.

Capacity
20.004 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Solarpark Burg GmbH
Location
51.7743°, 14.1116°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 51.774300, 14.111600
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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
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source

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