Suria Sungai Petani Solar Park is a 90.88 MW solar power plant in Malaysia, operated by Solarpack since 2021. Ranked #1 of 31 solar plants in Malaysia, Suria Sungai Petani's 90.88 MW accounts for 11.69% of Malaysia's total solar capacity of 777 MW. The largest solar plant in Malaysia is Suria Sungai Petani Solar Park itself at 91 MW, making it the only plant at this capacity. Nearby plants include TNB Prai (1,071 MW, Gas) and Prai Power (350 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in Malaysia's northern region, approximately 20 km from the city of Butterworth.
5 years old
Malaysia, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Suria Sungai Petani Solar Park is a solar power plant producing approximately 143 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
Malaysia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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