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.
Hungary, Europe
Location
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
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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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