Butler Solar Project 103— 104 MW Solar
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
- 2,063. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,846 worldwide by installed capacity
- #266 of 11,042 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
9 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Southern Power Co operates 47 plants totalling 12,917 MW
41 plants within 100 km, 8,992 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Butler Solar Project 103 is a solar power plant producing approximately 164 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 America — Energy Profile
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