Yeonggwang II is an 11 MW solar power plant in South Korea. Ranked #5 of 25 solar plants in South Korea, Yeonggwang II accounts for 9.2% of the country's total solar capacity of 120 MW. The largest solar plant in South Korea is Dong Yang at 24 MW, making Yeonggwang II 2.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include 한빛원자력발전소 (5913 MW, Nuclear), Hanbit Nuclear Power Plant (5913 MW, Nuclear), and Hanbit (5900 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Jeollanam-do, approximately 200 km from the capital, Seoul.
South Korea, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
South Korea- 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.
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.