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Cangiano4.8 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Cangiano is a 4.8 MW solar power plant in Italy. It accounts for 0.24% of Italy's total solar capacity of 1,969 MW and is ranked #150 of 226 solar plants in the country. The largest solar plant in Italy is Rovigo Photovoltaic Power Plant at 71 MW, making Cangiano 14.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Lanuvio (23.7 MW, Solar) and Colleferro (18.2 MW, Solar). The plant is situated in the Lazio region, approximately 50 km southeast of Rome.

Capacity
4.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Cangiano Solar
Location
41.7232°, 13.0853°

Italy, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 41.723200, 13.085300
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Italy
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
ItalyEnergy Profile
542
Total Plants
131.1 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source

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