China

GoSP} 150 — 150 MW Solar

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GoSP} 150 is a 150 MW solar power plant located in China. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
150 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2016

Year online

Owner
China National Energy Administration

Operator

Location
36.39, 95.16

Coordinates

Insights

#1,322
largest in China
#170
largest Solar worldwide
#8,356
largest worldwide
2016
at fleet average
79
operated by China National Energy…
69
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Solar
Capacity
150 MW
Commissioned
2016
Status
Operational
Owner
China National Energy Administration
Country
China
Coordinates
36.392, 95.155

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
9,697 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
290,920 t

over ~30 yrs

Intensity
41 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

2,108
cars / year
1,293
homes / year
440,787
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

The GoSP} 150 power generation facility is an emerging player in China’s solar energy sector, ranked 1321st among the 4430 power plants across the nation. With a capacity of 150 MW, it proudly claims the title of the 38th largest solar plant out of 1329 solar facilities in China, emphasizing its importance in the quest for renewable energy. This facility employs cutting-edge photovoltaic technology to convert sunlight into electricity, contributing to the gradual shift away from coal, which remains the dominant fuel in China’s energy profile. Located in Qinghai province, the GoSP} 150 is surrounded by a robust array of nearby power plants, including the GoSP} CTGNE with a substantial capacity of 500 MW and other solar facilities like GoSP} CSP (200 MW) and GoSP} 100 (100.2 MW). This concentration of solar plants indicates a regional commitment to harnessing solar energy and reflects the province’s abundant solar resources. In comparison to the national average, where the total capacity per plant is considerably larger, the GoSP} 150 contributes a small yet significant 0.009% of China’s overall capacity. As part of a broader national strategy to increase renewable energy generation, this facility plays a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability within the energy sector. Operated by a key player in the renewable energy market, the GoSP} 150 facility is part of an ongoing evolution in China’s energy landscape since its commissioning. With a growing emphasis on clean energy, the GoSP} 150 is well-positioned to impact the local economy positively, generate jobs, and foster technological advancements in solar power.

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