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Shotwick is a 72.209 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Foresight Solar Fund. Ranked #1 of 1,175 solar plants in the United Kingdom. Its 72.209 MW represents 0.83% of the total solar capacity of 8,708 MW. The largest solar plant in the United Kingdom is Shotwick at 72 MW, making this facility slightly larger. Nearby plants within 50 km include Connah's Quay Power Station (1,380 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Wales, approximately 20 km from Chester.

Capacity
72.209 MW
Commissioning Year
2016

10 years old

Owner
Foresight Solar Fund
Location
53.2409°, -3.0227°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 206. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #11,610 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #585 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
  • 0.05% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
Age & fleet comparison

10 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

Foresight Solar Fund operates 5 plants totalling 141 MW

Regional density

294 plants within 100 km, 23,357 MW combined

Nearest plant: Parc Adfer EfW (0.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 53.240900, -3.022700
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Shotwick is a solar power plant producing approximately 114 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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