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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.

Capacity
105 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
BHE Renewables LLC
Location
30.9931°, -102.2708°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 2,052. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #263 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

9 years in operation

Solar fleet average: 10.4 years

Operator portfolio

BHE Renewables LLC operates 6 plants totalling 1,141 MW

Regional density

23 plants within 100 km, 5,855 MW combined

Nearest plant: Pearl Solar (0.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 30.993100, -102.270800
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Alamo 6 is a solar power plant producing approximately 166 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 States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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