Here are some of the world's largest solar power stations promising a cleaner future for the planet: 1. Bhadla Solar Park, India - 2,245 megawatts Satelite image of the Bhadla Solar Park. Image credit: Copernicus Sentinel data 2020, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons
Every nation strives to have the largest solar PV station. Consequently, the number and the list of the top utility-scale PV plants is constantly changing and increasing. China, the United States, and India are the champions in this race due to the enormous number of sunny hours they have yearly.
In 2022, the leading country for solar power was China, with about 390 GW, accounting for nearly two-fifths of the total global installed solar capacity.
The United States conducted much early research in photovoltaics and concentrated solar power and is among the top countries in the world in deploying the technology, being home to 4 of the 10 largest utility-scale photovoltaic power stations in the world as of 2017.
Spain deployed about 350 MW (+18%) of concentrated solar power (CSP) in 2013, and remains a worldwide leader of this technology. European countries still account for about 60 percent of worldwide deployed capacity of solar power in 2013. Austria had 421.7 MW of photovoltaics at the end of 2012, 234.5 MW of which was installed that year.
2. Huanghe Hydropower Hainan Solar Park, China - 2,200 megawatts Built in five phases and recently completed in September 2020, Huanghe Hydropower Hainan Solar Park is located in the Qinghai Province in China. With a current capacity of 2,200 megawatts, this solar power station just misses the top spot.
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Many countries and territories have installed significant solar power capacity into their electrical grids to supplement or provide an alternative to conventional energy sources. Solar power plants use one of two technologies: • Photovoltaic (PV) systems use solar panels, either on rooftops or in ground-mounted solar farms, converting sunlight directly into electric power.