Sakaka solar plant is a 0 MW solar facility in Saudi Arabia, commissioned in 2018. It is part of the country's efforts to diversify its energy sources. Ranked #6 of 8 solar plants in Saudi Arabia, Sakaka's capacity is included in the total solar capacity of 127 MW. The largest solar plant in Saudi Arabia is Waad Al Shamal ISCC at 50 MW, making Sakaka 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include Bunji Dam (7100 MW, Hydro), Ashihama nuclear power plant (2700 MW, Nuclear), and Ladyzhyn power plant (1800 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Al-Jawf region, approximately 900 km north of Riyadh.
8 years old
Saudi Arabia, Asia
- 127. largest of 163 plants in Saudi Arabia
- #38,624 worldwide by installed capacity
- #10,839 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
8 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
ACWA Power operates 15 plants totalling 1,176 MW
296 plants within 100 km, 22,551 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Sakaka solar plant is a solar power plant producing approximately 0 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
Saudi Arabia- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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