Al Khafji is a 20 MW solar power plant in Saudi Arabia. Ranked #3 of 8 solar plants in Saudi Arabia. Its 20 MW accounts for 15.75% of Saudi Arabia's total solar capacity of 127 MW. The largest solar plant in Saudi Arabia is Waad Al Shamal ISCC at 50 MW, making Al Khafji 2.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Az Zour South CCGT (5,805 MW, Gas) and Az Zour North (1,100 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Al Khafji region, close to the border with Kuwait.
6 years old
Saudi Arabia, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Saudi Arabia- Continent
- Asia
- 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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