Alamo 6 is a 105 MW solar power plant located in the United States of America, operated by BHE Renewables LLC and commissioned in 2017. This facility adds to the expanding solar generation capacity in the region. Ranking as the 65th largest solar plant in the United States, Alamo 6 accounts for about 0.26% of the country's total solar capacity of 40,823 MW. The United States has a total of 3,289 solar plants with a combined capacity of 40,823 MW. In comparison to the largest solar plant, Sandstone Solar Energy Project at 2,000 MW, Alamo 6 is 1/19th the size. Solar power is increasingly important in the United States, contributing to a shift towards renewable energy sources. The country has a diverse energy mix, with solar energy becoming a significant player in states with abundant sunlight. Alamo 6 is located in Texas, which is known for its substantial solar potential and growing renewable energy sector.
9 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileSolar 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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