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Paks is a 20.6 MW solar power plant in Hungary, commissioned in 2016. It is one of five solar plants in the country, contributing to Hungary's renewable energy generation. Ranked #2 of 5 solar plants in Hungary, Paks accounts for 24.35% of the country's total solar capacity of 85 MW. The largest solar plant in Hungary is Dunai at 21 MW, making Paks slightly larger. Nearby plants include Paksi Atomerőmű (1886.8 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Tolna County, approximately 100 km southwest of Budapest.

Capacity
20.6 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Paks Nuclear Power Plant
Location
46.5900°, 18.8500°

Hungary, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 15. largest of 18 plants in Hungary
  • #18,932 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,071 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
  • 0.33% of the installed capacity of Hungary
Operator portfolio

Paks Nuclear Power Plant operates 1 plants totalling 21 MW

Regional density

8 plants within 100 km, 3,485 MW combined

Nearest plant: Paksi Atomerőmű (1.8 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wiki-Solar

Location

Coordinates:: 46.590000, 18.850000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Paks is a solar power plant producing approximately 32 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
Hungary
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

HungaryEnergy Profile

18
Total Plants
6.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasNuclearCoalOil
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