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
- 1,330. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #26,902 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,158 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
Rockfire Capital operates 3 plants totalling 62 MW
264 plants within 100 km, 18,502 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Pen-Y-Cae is a solar power plant producing approximately 11 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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