Rhug Estate is a 1.2 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Rhug Estate since its commissioning. Ranked #1122 of 1175 solar plants in the United Kingdom, this facility contributes 0.01% 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 Rhug Estate 60 times smaller. Nearby plants include Connah's Quay Power Station (1380 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Wales, approximately 50 km from the city of Chester.
United Kingdom, Europe
- 2,773. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #36,836 worldwide by installed capacity
- #9,923 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
Rhug Estate operates 1 plants totalling 1 MW
210 plants within 100 km, 16,857 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Rhug Estate is a solar power plant producing approximately 2 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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