Estoi 2 is a 1 MW solar power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2014. It is one of 69 solar plants in the country, contributing to a total capacity of 596 MW. Ranked #65 of 69 solar plants in Portugal, Estoi 2's 1 MW represents 0.17% of the national solar capacity. The largest solar plant in Portugal is Solara4 at 219 MW, making this facility 219 times smaller. Nearby plants include Solara4 (218.8 MW, Solar), Malhanito (66.7 MW, Wind), and Baixo Alentejo / Mértola (43.7 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the southern region of Portugal, approximately 200 km from Lisbon.
15 years old
Portugal, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Portugal- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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