Duba 1 ISCC is a 43 MW solar power plant in Saudi Arabia, commissioned in 2022. It is operated by a government entity focused on renewable energy development. Ranked #2 of 8 solar plants in Saudi Arabia, Duba 1 ISCC's 43 MW accounts for 33.86% of the country's total solar capacity of 127 MW. The largest solar plant in Saudi Arabia is Waad Al Shamal ISCC at 50 MW, making Duba 1 ISCC 1.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Green Duba Power Plant (600 MW, Gas), DUBA (185 MW, Oil), and Duba Power Plant (0 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Tabuk region, approximately 100 km northwest of Medina.
13 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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