Minbu I is a 50 MW solar power plant in Myanmar, commissioned in 2013. Ranked #1 of 1 solar plants in Myanmar. This plant's 50 MW constitutes 100% of Myanmar's total solar capacity of 50 MW. The largest solar plant in Myanmar is also Minbu I at 50 MW. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Magway region, approximately 200 km northwest of Naypyidaw.
6 years old
Myanmar, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Minbu 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
Myanmar- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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