15 Largest Solar Power Plants
Creator: Pranav Gavali
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China and India are the world leaders in solar power generation. Together, they account for nine of the 15 largest solar power plants in the world.
India's Bhadla Solar Park is the largest solar power plant in the world, with a capacity of 2,245 megawatts. It can power approximately 1.3 million homes.
China is also a major player in solar power, with four of the 15 largest solar plants in the world. Huanghe Hydropower's Hainan Solar Park is the second largest, with a capacity of 2,200 megawatts.
Solar power is also becoming increasingly popular in the Middle East. Egypt's Benban Solar Park, UAE's Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, and Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Power Plant are all among the world's largest solar projects.
Solar power is gaining traction in the Americas as well. Mexico's Villanueva Solar Park is the largest solar plant in the Americas, with a capacity of 828 megawatts. The United States is also home to several large solar projects, including the Copper Mountain Solar Facility in Nevada and the Mount Signal Solar Park in California.