Sywell is a 4.99928 MW solar power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Lark Energy and commissioned in 2016. Ranked #749 of 1175 solar plants in the United Kingdom. Its 4.99928 MW represents 0.06% of the United Kingdom's total solar capacity of 8,708 MW. The largest solar plant in the United Kingdom is Shotwick at 72 MW, making Sywell 14.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Corby (401 MW, Gas) and Corby Power Station (350 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Northamptonshire, approximately 70 km northwest of London.
United Kingdom, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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