Global renewable energy sites and installations

The Topaz Solar Farm is a solar installation in California that generates electricity for approximately 160,000 households. Located in San Luis Obispo County, it covers about 19 square kilometers and demonstrates how solar energy can be integrated into desert landscapes on a large scale. This installation is part of a global collection of sites showing renewable energy technology - ranging from solar arrays in the Rajasthan desert to wind turbines in Scottish moorlands and offshore installations in the North Sea.

This wind farm in Texas demonstrates how wind energy is integrated into the American landscape at a large scale. With 627 turbines spread across four counties, Roscoe generates power for approximately 260000 Texas households and shows the practical application of modern wind technology featured in this collection of renewable energy sites worldwide.

The Bhadla Solar Park demonstrates how solar energy integrates into desert landscapes. Located in the Rajasthan desert, this park operates across vast expanses of arid land with millions of solar modules generating power at scale. The site exemplifies how renewable energy installations adapt to different terrain and climate conditions.

This offshore wind farm is part of a global collection showcasing renewable energy installations from different regions. The Hornsea Wind Farm features 174 turbines positioned far out at sea and generates power for British homes. As part of the collection, it demonstrates how wind energy technology can be integrated into marine environments and contribute to regional energy needs.

The Benban Solar Park demonstrates how large-scale solar installations work. Located near Aswan in Egypt, this park takes advantage of the desert's intense sunlight. Thousands of solar panels generate electricity for the region and show how solar energy can be harnessed in dry landscapes. The site is part of this collection of places where renewable energy has been integrated into different types of terrain.

The Noor Complex Solar Power Plant in Ouarzazate demonstrates how mirror technology and thermal storage generate renewable energy. This installation produces electricity even after sunset and shows how large solar arrays integrate into desert landscapes. The site represents a major solar facility that combines advanced technology with natural geography.

The Walney Extension is an offshore wind farm in the North Sea near the United Kingdom and demonstrates how wind turbines are built in ocean waters. With 87 turbines, the Walney Extension generates large amounts of power from the wind and supplies renewable electricity to hundreds of thousands of households. This installation shows how wind energy works at sea to produce clean electricity.

The Muppandal Wind Farm shows how wind energy integrates into Indian landscapes. This installation uses thousands of wind turbines to generate electricity in the Kanyakumari region. The wind farm is part of this global collection of energy generation sites that demonstrate how renewable technology works across different environments. The Muppandal Wind Farm represents the use of wind resources in a densely populated nation.

The Longyangxia power station in Gonghe merges hydroelectric and solar energy generation in a single installation. A reservoir provides power while millions of photovoltaic panels work alongside it to capture sunlight. This site demonstrates how different renewable sources can operate together on the same land. The integration of water and solar technology makes this location in Qinghai a significant example of how energy infrastructure adapts to local conditions.

The Villanueva Solar Station is included in this collection of renewable energy sites spanning from California to China. Located in the Chihuahuan Desert, this installation uses millions of solar panels to generate electricity in one of Mexico's sunniest regions. It demonstrates how solar technology can be integrated into desert landscapes to produce power for local and regional use.

The Fântânele-Cogealac Wind Station is a major wind power facility in the Dobrogea region that demonstrates how wind energy can be generated across flat European landscapes. With hundreds of turbines, this installation harnesses the strong winds of the Black Sea coast to produce electricity.

Thanet Wind Station is an offshore wind installation in the North Sea off the coast of Kent. It consists of 100 turbines that generate electricity for around 200,000 households. This site demonstrates how wind energy is captured in marine environments and is part of this collection of major solar and wind energy installations worldwide.

The Jiuquan Wind Power Base is a wind facility in Gansu, China that shows how renewable energy can be integrated into desert landscapes. Turbines stand across the flat, open terrain of the Gobi Desert, harnessing the region's strong winds to generate electricity. This installation demonstrates how wind technology works in different landscape types, from Scottish moorlands to Chinese desert regions.

The Whitelee Wind Farm demonstrates how wind turbines are integrated into Scottish moorland landscapes. This site in the collection of global renewable energy installations shows how wind power generation fits into hilly terrain. The farm produces electricity for households across the region and represents how wind energy adapts to different types of land.

The Gujarat Solar Park is a large solar installation in India that converts sunlight into electricity. This park demonstrates how solar energy can be harnessed in dry regions to generate power for communities. The installation is part of a global effort to use renewable sources to meet energy needs without relying on fossil fuels.

The Ivanpah Solar Power Facility uses approximately 347,000 sun-tracking mirrors to generate electricity for about 140,000 households. This large solar plant in California shows how mirror technology works in desert landscapes to convert sunlight into power. The facility is part of the global effort to use renewable energy sources and demonstrates how solar energy can be harnessed at scale.