Crossness is a 1.50371 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Thames Water Utilities. This plant accounts for 0.02% of the UK's total solar capacity of 8,708 MW, which consists of 1,175 solar plants. The largest solar plant in the UK is Shotwick at 72 MW, making Crossness 0.021 times smaller. Ranked #1091 of 1175 solar plants in the United Kingdom, Crossness has a minimal capacity compared to the largest solar facility. Its 1.50371 MW contributes a small fraction to the overall solar energy output in the country. Nearby plants include Tilbury power stations (1,788 MW, Coal), Coryton (800 MW, Gas), and Northfleet Power Station (720 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Greater London, approximately 25 km east of central London.
10 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 2,640. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #35,783 worldwide by installed capacity
- #9,423 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
10 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Thames Water Utilities operates 13 plants totalling 38 MW
442 plants within 100 km, 22,810 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Crossness 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
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