Butler Solar Project 103 is a 104 MW solar power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Southern Power Co since its commissioning in 2017. This facility generates electricity from solar energy, contributing to the nation's renewable energy capacity. It is the 68th largest solar plant in the United States. With a capacity of 104 MW, it represents 0.25% 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, Butler Solar Project 103 is approximately one-twentieth the size. Solar energy is a rapidly growing segment of the United States' energy mix, providing about 3% of the total electricity generation. The Butler Solar Project supports the expansion of clean energy in a region with ample sunlight. It is located in Georgia, approximately 100 miles southwest of Atlanta.
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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