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Solarpark Dreieich-Buchschlag8.2 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Solarpark Dreieich-Buchschlag is an 8.2 MW solar power plant in Germany, operated by Rhein-Main-Solarpark GmbH since 2011. Ranked #231 of 743 solar plants in Germany. Its 8.2 MW represents 0.12% of Germany's total solar capacity of 6,846 MW. The largest solar plant in Germany is Meuro Solar Power Plant at 166 MW, making this facility 20.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Biblis Nuclear Power Plant (2,525 MW, Nuclear) and Staudinger power station (1,132 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Hesse, approximately 30 km south of Frankfurt.

Capacity
8.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Rhein-Main-Solarpark GmbH
Location
50.0237°, 8.6430°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 50.023669, 8.642958
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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

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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