Gochang is a 15 MW solar power plant in South Korea, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #2 of 25 solar plants in South Korea, Gochang's 15 MW represents 12.54% of the country's total solar capacity of 120 MW. The largest solar plant in South Korea is Dong Yang at 24 MW, making Gochang 1.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Yeongnam PV (13 MW, Solar) and Mokpo (2.12 MW, Waste). The facility is located in Jeollanam-do Province, approximately 350 km south of Seoul.
South Korea, Asia
- 186. largest of 265 plants in South Korea
- #21,163 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,940 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of South Korea
15 plants within 100 km, 1,036 MW combined
Source: CDM
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Gochang is a solar power plant producing approximately 24 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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