Horus 1 y 2 is an 80 MW solar power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 2015. It is the largest solar facility in the country. Ranked #1 of 3 solar plants in Guatemala, Horus 1 y 2 contributes 69.57% of the country's total solar capacity of 115 MW. The largest solar plant in Guatemala is Horus 1 y 2 itself at 80 MW. Nearby plants within 50 km include Jaguar Energy power station (300 MW, Coal) and Arizona Vapor (170 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Guatemala, approximately 40 km from the capital, Guatemala City.
11 years old
Guatemala, North America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Horus 1 y 2 is a solar power plant producing approximately 126 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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