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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.

Capacity
1.2 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Rhug Estate
Location
52.9875°, -3.4446°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 2,773. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #36,836 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #9,923 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
Operator portfolio

Rhug Estate operates 1 plants totalling 1 MW

Regional density

210 plants within 100 km, 16,857 MW combined

Nearest plant: Bodtegir (4.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 52.987500, -3.444600
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Carbon Footprint

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

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
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