Pen-Y-Cae is a 6.76227 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Rockfire Capital. It ranks among 1,175 solar plants in the UK, representing 0.08% of the total solar capacity of 8,708 MW. Ranked #379 of 1,175 solar plants in the United Kingdom, Pen-Y-Cae's output is modest. The largest solar plant in the UK is Shotwick at 72 MW, making Pen-Y-Cae 10.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Baglan Bay CCGT (520 MW, Gas), Pen y Cymoedd (228 MW, Wind), and Brechfa Forest West (57.4 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Wales, approximately 40 km northwest of Cardiff.
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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