Corinaldo II is a 5.7 MW solar power plant in Italy, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #119 of 226 solar plants in Italy. Its 5.7 MW represents 0.29% of Italy's total solar capacity of 1,969 MW. The largest solar plant in Italy is the Rovigo Photovoltaic Power Plant at 71 MW, making Corinaldo II 12.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Jesi power plant (140 MW, Gas), JESI (140 MW, Gas), and Treia 1 (14.1 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Marche region, approximately 30 km from Ancona.
10 years old
Italy, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Corinaldo II is a solar power plant producing approximately 9 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
Italy- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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