Antelope Expansion 2 is a 105 MW solar power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Sustainable Power Group LLC since its commissioning in 2019. The facility contributes to the growing solar energy capacity in the country. As the 65th largest solar plant in the United States, Antelope Expansion 2 represents approximately 0.26% of the country's total solar capacity of 40,823 MW. The United States has 3,289 solar plants with a combined capacity of 40,823 MW. Compared to the largest solar plant, Sandstone Solar Energy Project at 2,000 MW, this facility is 1/19th the size. Solar energy plays a significant role in the United States' energy mix, contributing to the transition towards renewable sources. The country is increasingly investing in solar technology, especially in regions with high solar insolation. Antelope Expansion 2 is situated in California, a state known for its extensive solar farms and favorable climate for solar energy production.
7 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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