Great Knowles is a 2.915 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by The Green Company. Commissioned in 2023, it contributes to the growing solar energy sector. Ranked #983 of 1175 solar plants in the United Kingdom, Great Knowles represents 0.03% 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 Great Knowles 24.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Langage (905 MW, Gas), Langage Power Station (885 MW, Gas), and Fullabrook Down Wind Farm (66 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Cornwall, approximately 300 km southwest of London.
United Kingdom, Europe
- 2,212. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #32,548 worldwide by installed capacity
- #8,013 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
The Green Company operates 4 plants totalling 13 MW
268 plants within 100 km, 9,481 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Great Knowles is a solar power plant producing approximately 5 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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