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.
10 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 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
10 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Foresight Solar Fund operates 5 plants totalling 141 MW
294 plants within 100 km, 23,357 MW combined
Location
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
Nearby Power Plants
See Incorrect or Missing Data?
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.