QeA} Zorlu is a 117.4 MW solar power plant located in the Bahawalpur District, Pakistan. This facility contributes to the growing solar energy sector in the country, which is working to diversify its energy sources. It is the 2nd largest solar plant in Pakistan. With 117.4 MW, it represents 13.37% of the country's total solar capacity of 878 MW. Pakistan has 14 solar plants with a combined capacity of 878 MW. Compared to the largest solar plant, Quaid-e-Azam at 400 MW, QeA} Zorlu is approximately one-third the size. Solar energy is becoming a crucial part of Pakistan's energy strategy, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The country's geographic conditions, particularly in southern regions, are conducive to solar power generation. QeA} Zorlu is situated roughly 900 km from Islamabad, in the southern part of Punjab province.
7 years old
Pakistan, Asia
- 111. largest of 198 plants in Pakistan
- #9,422 worldwide by installed capacity
- #235 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.12% of the installed capacity of Pakistan
7 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Zorlu Energy operates 15 plants totalling 2,460 MW
5 plants within 100 km, 748 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
QeA} Zorlu is a solar power plant producing approximately 185 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
Pakistan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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