Hirokawa-Hidakagawa is a 20 MW wind power plant in Japan, operated by ECOPOWER CO LTD since 2014. Ranked #4 of 11 wind plants in Japan, this facility accounts for 13.33% of the country's total wind capacity of 150 MW. The largest wind plant in Japan is Kasadori at 38 MW, making Hirokawa-Hidakagawa 1.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kainan Power Plant (2100 MW, Gas), Kainan (2100 MW, Oil), and Gobō Thermal Power Plant (1800 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Wakayama Prefecture, approximately 40 km from the city of Wakayama.
12 years old
Japan, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Hirokawa-Hidakagawa is a wind power plant producing approximately 53 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Japan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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Wind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.
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