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Albrighton Solar farm15.8 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Albrighton Solar farm is a 15.8 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Big 60 Million. This facility is part of the UK's solar capacity, which totals 8,708 MW across 1,175 plants. Commissioned in 2021, it accounts for 0.18% of the country's solar energy production. Ranked #97 of 1,175 solar plants in the United Kingdom, Albrighton Solar farm's 15.8 MW capacity is smaller than the largest solar plant, Shotwick, which has a capacity of 72 MW, making this facility 4.6 times smaller. The solar capacity in the UK is extensive, with numerous plants contributing to renewable energy goals. Nearby plants include Heartlands Power Station (100 MW, Gas), Bloxwich Battery (41 MW, Storage), and Oldbury (40 MW, Biomass). The facility is situated in the West Midlands region, approximately 30 km northwest of Birmingham.

Capacity
15.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Big 60 Million
Location
52.6395°, -2.2507°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 744. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #21,052 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,918 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

Big 60 Million operates 3 plants totalling 24 MW

Regional density

373 plants within 100 km, 13,227 MW combined

Nearest plant: Jaguar (7.3 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 52.639500, -2.250700
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Albrighton Solar farm is a solar power plant producing approximately 25 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
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
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