Osa de la Vega Solar Plant

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Osa de la Vega Solar Plant
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Location of Osa de la Vega Solar Plant
Official name Planta Solar Osa de la Vega
Country Spain
Location Cuenca
Coordinates 39°39′N2°48′W / 39.650°N 2.800°W / 39.650; -2.800 Coordinates: 39°39′N2°48′W / 39.650°N 2.800°W / 39.650; -2.800
Status Operational
Commission date 2008 (2008)
Solar field
Type Flat-panel PV
Power generation
Nameplate capacity 30 MW

Osa de la Vega Solar Plant is a 30 MW solar photovoltaic power plant located in the Province of Cuenca (Spain). [1]

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