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Florina Solar Power Plant4.3 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Florina Solar Power Plant is a 4.3 MW solar facility in Greece, operated by AES Solar Energy Ltd. Ranked #28 of 38 solar plants in Greece, it contributes 1.98% of Greece's total solar capacity of 218 MW. The largest solar plant in Greece is Skala II-IV at 23 MW, making Florina 5.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Agios Dimitrios (1,595 MW, Coal), Kardia (1,250 MW, Coal), and Bitola Coal Power Plant in Macedonia (675 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Florina region, approximately 60 km northwest of Thessaloniki.

Capacity
4.3 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
AES Solar Energy Ltd
Location
40.8227°, 21.5178°

Greece, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 40.822700, 21.517800
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Greece
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
GreeceEnergy Profile
90
Total Plants
14.7 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source

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