Mafraq I is a 50 MW solar power plant in Jordan, commissioned in 2015. Ranked #5 of 25 solar plants in Jordan, it represents 8.81% of Jordan's total solar capacity of 568 MW. The largest solar plant in Jordan is Quweira at 103 MW, making Mafraq I 2.06 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Samra CCGT Power Plant (1,031 MW, Gas) and IPP3 ICE Power Plant (573 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Jordan, approximately 50 km northeast of Amman.
7 years old
Jordan, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Mafraq I is a solar power plant producing approximately 79 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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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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