Pingewood Road South is a 15.8 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by BayWa/SunGift. This facility contributes to the UK's solar capacity, which totals 8,708 MW across 1,175 plants. Commissioned in 2021, it represents 0.18% of the country's solar energy output. Ranked #97 of 1,175 solar plants in the United Kingdom, Pingewood Road South's 15.8 MW capacity is smaller than the largest solar plant, Shotwick, which has a capacity of 72 MW, making this facility 4.6 times smaller. The combined solar capacity of the UK is substantial, with the largest plants contributing significantly to the grid. Nearby plants include Didcot B (1,470 MW, Gas), EFDA JET Fusion Flywheel (400 MW, Other), and EFDA JJET Fusion Flywheel (400 MW, Storage). The plant is located in the South East region, approximately 80 km west of London.
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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