Catalina Solar LLC is a 110 MW solar power plant located in California, United States, operated by EDF Renewable Asset Holdings Inc. since its commissioning in 2013. The facility generates electricity from solar energy, contributing to California's solar power generation capacity. It ranks as the 60th largest solar plant in the United States. With a capacity of 110 MW, it represents 0.27% 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, Catalina Solar LLC is approximately 5.5% the size. Solar energy plays a vital role in California's renewable energy landscape, providing over 20% of the state's electricity generation. The state's favorable climate and extensive land area facilitate solar development, making it a leader in solar energy production. Catalina Solar LLC is situated approximately 50 miles northwest of Los Angeles in the Los Angeles County region.
13 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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