Okhotnykovo Solar Park is an 82.65 MW solar power plant in Russia, with coordinates at 45.2869, 33.5978. Ranked #1 of 58 solar plants in Russia, Okhotnykovo Solar Park contributes 8.95% of the country's total solar capacity of 923 MW. The largest solar plant in Russia is also Okhotnykovo Solar Park at 83 MW, making this facility just slightly smaller. Nearby plants include Perovo Solar Park (105.56 MW, Solar), Симферопольская ТЭЦ (100 MW, Gas), and Perovo (86.6 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Crimea, approximately 50 km from Simferopol.
6 years old
Russia, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Okhotnykovo Solar Park is a solar power plant producing approximately 130 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
Russia- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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