Umm Gudair is a 10 MW solar power plant in Kuwait, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 1 solar plant in Kuwait, it represents 100% of the country's solar capacity, which totals 10 MW. The largest solar plant in Kuwait is Umm Gudair at 10 MW, making it the only facility of its type. Nearby plants include Shuiba North (875 MW, Gas), Shuiba SPSS (720 MW, Gas), and Shuwaikh (252 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Ahmadi Governorate, approximately 60 km from Kuwait City.
10 years old
Kuwait, Asia
- 9. largest of 9 plants in Kuwait
- #23,753 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,709 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Kuwait
10 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Kuwait National Petroleum Company operates 6 plants totalling 5,500 MW
9 plants within 100 km, 17,840 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Umm Gudair is a solar power plant producing approximately 16 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
Kuwait- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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