Brynteg is a 14.79 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Brynteg Solar. Commissioned in 2021, it contributes to the growing solar energy sector. Ranked #111 of 1,175 solar plants in the United Kingdom. Its 14.79 MW represents 0.17% of the United Kingdom's total solar capacity of 8,708 MW. The largest solar plant in the United Kingdom is Shotwick at 72 MW, making Brynteg 4.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include Baglan Bay CCGT (520 MW, Gas), Brechfa Forest West (57.4 MW, Wind), and Margam Green Energy Plant (40 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Wales, approximately 260 km west of London.
United Kingdom, Europe
- 790. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #21,591 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,141 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
Brynteg Solar operates 1 plants totalling 15 MW
232 plants within 100 km, 15,827 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Brynteg is a solar power plant producing approximately 23 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
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