Burthy is a 13.08042 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Elgin Energy EsCo. Ranked #141 of 1,175 solar plants in the United Kingdom. Its 13.08042 MW represents 0.15% 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 Burthy 5.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Indian Queens (140 MW, Oil), Indian Queens Power Station (140 MW, Gas), and Carland Cross RP (20 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Cornwall, approximately 50 km from Truro.
United Kingdom, Europe
- 856. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #22,124 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,259 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
Elgin Energy EsCo operates 13 plants totalling 149 MW
180 plants within 100 km, 3,078 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Burthy is a solar power plant producing approximately 21 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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