Kempinski is a 5 MW solar power plant in Jordan, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #22 of 25 solar plants in Jordan, it represents 0.88% of the country's total solar capacity of 568 MW. The largest solar plant in Jordan is Quweira at 103 MW, making Kempinski 20.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Al Qatrana CCGT Power Plant (373 MW, Gas) and Dead Sea Works (250 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Jordan, approximately 50 km from the capital, Amman.
Jordan, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Kempinski is a solar power plant producing approximately 8 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
Jordan- Continent
- Asia
- 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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