Saron is a 6.33258 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Anesco. Ranked #404 of 1,175 solar plants in the United Kingdom. Its 6.33258 MW represents 0.07% of the UK's total solar capacity of 8,708 MW. The largest solar plant in the United Kingdom is Shotwick at 72 MW, making Saron 11.4 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Baglan Bay CCGT (520 MW, Gas) and Pen y Cymoedd (228 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Wales, approximately 50 km west of Cardiff.
United Kingdom, Europe
- 1,367. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #27,155 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,252 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
Anesco operates 49 plants totalling 301 MW
266 plants within 100 km, 18,527 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Saron is a solar power plant producing approximately 10 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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