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LG Taean Solar Power Plant

SolarRenewable

The LG Taean Solar Power Plant is a key infrastructure asset in South Korea's power generation grid, located on the continent of Asia. Designated as a renewable electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing solar energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the LG Electronics, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 2008, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within South Korea, LG Taean Solar Power Plant occupies the #16 position among all operational solar power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of South Korea's total installed solar generating capacity, which currently stands at 120 MW. The largest operational solar installation in South Korea is the Dong Yang with an output of 24 MW, making the LG Taean Solar Power Plant approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of South Korea's aggregate generation capacity of 255,681 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of solar power plants (modeled at 18% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in South Korea consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. As a clean and sustainable energy project, LG Taean Solar Power Plant contributes to the direct displacement of greenhouse gases, preventing substantial quantities of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and helping South Korea advance toward its renewable energy integration targets. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 0.0000° latitude and 0.0000° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Bunji Dam (hydroelectric, 7100 MW), the Ashihama nuclear power plant (nuclear, 2700 MW), the Ladyzhyn power plant (coal-fired, 1800 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of South Korea.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
LG Electronics
Location
0.0000°, 0.0000°

South Korea, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 0.000000, 0.000000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

LG Taean Solar Power 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
South Korea
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

South KoreaEnergy Profile

265
Total Plants
255.7 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source

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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