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
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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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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