Oakham is a 4.639 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Anesco/Parklands Solar. It is one of 1,175 solar plants in the UK, contributing to a total solar capacity of 8,708 MW. Ranked #831 of 1,175 solar plants in the United Kingdom, Oakham's 4.639 MW represents 0.05% of the country's solar capacity. The largest solar plant in the UK is Shotwick at 72 MW, making Oakham 15.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Seabank Power Station (1145 MW, Gas) and Severn Power (850 MW, Gas). Oakham is located in the South West region, approximately 20 km from Bristol.
10 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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