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Blatchworthy is a 1.41246 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Lightsource Renewable Energy. Ranked #1108 of 1175 solar plants in the United Kingdom, Blatchworthy represents 0.02% of the country's total solar capacity of 8,708 MW. The largest solar plant in the United Kingdom is Shotwick at 72 MW, making Blatchworthy 50 times smaller. Nearby plants include Fullabrook Down Wind Farm (66 MW, Wind), Canworthy Water (41 MW, Solar), and Margam Green Energy Plant (40 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Wales, approximately 50 km from Plymouth.

Capacity
1.412 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Lightsource Renewable Energy
Location
51.1461°, -4.1377°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 2,720. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #36,284 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #9,668 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
Operator portfolio

Lightsource Renewable Energy operates 121 plants totalling 772 MW

Regional density

391 plants within 100 km, 18,604 MW combined

Nearest plant: West Hill Farm (0.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 51.146100, -4.137700
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Blatchworthy is a solar power plant producing approximately 2 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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