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KERNICK MICA DAM - SOLAR FARM12 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Kernick Mica Dam - Solar Farm is a 12 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Mr. Mark Shorrock since its commissioning. Ranked #167 of 1,175 solar plants in the United Kingdom, this facility represents 0.14% 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 Kernick Mica Dam 6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Indian Queens (140 MW, Oil), Indian Queens Power Station (140 MW, Gas), and Canworthy Water (41 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Cornwall, approximately 30 km from the city of Truro.

Capacity
12 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Mr Mark Shorrock
Location
50.3534°, -4.9043°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 902. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #22,497 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #3,365 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
Operator portfolio

Mr Mark Shorrock operates 1 plants totalling 12 MW

Regional density

182 plants within 100 km, 3,102 MW combined

Nearest plant: Carloggas Farm Solar Park (2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 50.353400, -4.904300
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

KERNICK MICA DAM - SOLAR FARM is a solar power plant producing approximately 19 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
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