Dong Yang is a 24 MW solar power plant in South Korea, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 25 solar plants in South Korea. Its 24 MW represents 20.07% of South Korea's total solar capacity of 120 MW. The largest solar plant in South Korea is Dong Yang at 24 MW, making this facility equal in size. Nearby plants include Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant (5913 MW, Nuclear) and another Hanbit (5900 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in South Korea, approximately 200 km south of Seoul.
10 years old
South Korea, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Dong Yang is a solar power plant producing approximately 38 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
South Korea- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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