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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.

Capacity
1.504 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Thames Water Utilities
Location
51.5080°, 0.1377°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 2,640. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #35,783 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #9,423 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

Thames Water Utilities operates 13 plants totalling 38 MW

Regional density

442 plants within 100 km, 22,810 MW combined

Nearest plant: Crossness Sewage Works (0.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 51.508000, 0.137700
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Carbon Footprint

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

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindNuclearCoal
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