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Aramaki19 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Aramaki is a 19 MW solar power plant in Japan, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #113 of 327 solar plants in Japan. Its 19 MW represents 0.34% of Japan's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Aramaki 12.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tambara Dam (1200 MW, Hydro), Tamahara (1200 MW, Hydro), and Okukiyotsu (1000 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Nagano Prefecture, approximately 220 km northwest of Tokyo.

Capacity
19 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Kyocera Corporation
Location
36.7080°, 138.9320°

Japan, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 36.708000, 138.932000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Japan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
JapanEnergy Profile
664
Total Plants
358.7 GW
Total Capacity
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