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From a 20,000-acre planned plant to a project that generates power for an entire county , these solar farms are making a big impact in every way possible .
Solar farms are popping up all over the globe , looking more like solar cities as they command acres and acres of land . These are the 10 largest solar farms in the world , some of which are currently in development and others that are fully operational today .
10 JASPER PV PROJECT
Completed in 2014 , the Jasper PV Project uses PV technology to produce 180,000 megawatthours of energy each year and supply power to 80,000 homes . With more than 325,000 panels , the Jasper Project is currently the largest solar plant in South Africa , and has a 20-year , governmentsupported PPA with Eskom .
Company : SolarReserve Location : South Africa Capacity : 96 MW
Jasper PV Project in South Africa ( Photo credit : SolarReserves )
22 July 2015