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Jan 02, 2024

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15 Largest Solar Power Plants

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.

The visualization showcases the world's fastest-sinking coastal cities, with peak and median velocities relative to sea-level rise. The data is for the period between 2014 and 2020, and was collected using satellite-based radar.

The fastest-sinking coastal city in the world is Tianjin, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with a peak velocity of over 43mm per year. This means that parts of the city are sinking by almost 2 inches per year!

Other cities with high peak velocities include Chittagong, Bangladesh (37mm per year), and Yangon, Myanmar (31mm per year).
There are two main causes of subsidence:
- Over-extraction of groundwater: When groundwater is extracted, the weight of the overlying soil and rock can cause the ground to compact. This is a major problem in many coastal cities, where groundwater is often used for drinking water, irrigation, and industrial purposes.
- Rapid urbanization: The weight of buildings and other infrastructure can also cause the ground to compact. This is a problem in many rapidly growing coastal cities.

This visualization categorizes 54 types of wine from around the world under - Category, Glasses, and types
The table is divided into four main categories: French Red, French White, Italian Red, and Italian White. Within each category, the wines are further organized by their flavor profiles. For example, the French Red category includes wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir, which are all known for their bold fruit flavors and tannins. The French White category includes wines such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling, which are known for their fresh and fruity flavors.
The Periodic Table of Wine also includes a number of other categories, such as Spanish Red, Spanish White, Other Red, Other White, Rosé, and Sparkling. These categories represent a wide range of wine styles from all over the world.

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