Hambantota I is a 14.4 MW solar power plant in Sri Lanka, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #2 of 3 solar plants in Sri Lanka, it accounts for 32.43% of the country's total solar capacity of 44 MW. The largest solar plant in Sri Lanka is Hambantota at 20 MW, making Hambantota I 0.72 times larger. Nearby plants include Polpitiya (75 MW, Hydro), Hambantota (20 MW, Solar), and Sagasolar (10 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Southern Province, approximately 220 km from Colombo.
7 years old
Sri Lanka, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Sri Lanka- 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.
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