Riba d'Ave is a 2.4 MW solar power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2014. Ranked #30 of 69 solar plants in Portugal. Its 2.4 MW represents 0.4% of Portugal's total solar capacity of 596 MW. The largest solar plant in Portugal is Solara4 at 219 MW, making Riba d'Ave 91.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tapada do Outeiro (990 MW, Gas), Frades II (780 MW, Hydro), and Terras Altas de Fafe (106 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the northern region of Portugal, approximately 30 km from Porto.
12 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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