Aerino is a 5.5 MW solar power plant in Greece, operated since its commissioning. It utilizes solar energy as its fuel type and contributes to renewable energy production in the country. Ranked #17 of 38 solar plants in Greece, Aerino's 5.5 MW represents 2.53% of Greece's total solar capacity of 218 MW. The largest solar plant in Greece is Skala II-IV at 23 MW, making Aerino 4.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Domokos (10.4 MW, Solar), Polydamada Solar Power Plant (10 MW, Solar), and Volos Solar Power Plant (2 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Thessaly region, approximately 200 km northwest of Athens.
15 years old
Greece, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Greece- Continent
- Europe
- 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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