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PUERTO ERRADO 230 MW Solar

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PUERTO ERRADO 2 is a 30 MW solar power plant in Spain, operated by TUBO SOL PE2 S.L. It was commissioned in 2012 and is located at coordinates 38.2793, -1.6010. Ranked #47 of 277 solar plants in Spain. Its 30 MW represents 0.41% of Spain's total solar capacity of 7,280 MW. The largest solar plant in Spain is Almaraz at 2,017 MW, making PUERTO ERRADO 2 67 times smaller. Nearby plants include P.E. LA FUENSANTA (49.5 MW, Wind), P. E. LOS REVENTONES (34 MW, Wind), and P. E. LOS ALMENDROS II (28 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the region of Murcia, approximately 70 km from the city of Murcia.

Capacity
30 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
TUBO SOL PE2 S.L.
Location
38.2793°, -1.6010°

Spain, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 38.279300, -1.601000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Spain
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
SpainEnergy Profile
981
Total Plants
122.1 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Solar Power Generation as a Sustainable Energy Source

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