Ikata Wind is an 18 MW wind power plant in Japan, operated by ECOPOWER CO LTD and commissioned in 2010. It represents 12% of Japan's total wind capacity of 150 MW. The plant is ranked #5 of 11 wind plants in Japan. The largest wind plant in Japan is Kasadori at 38 MW, making Ikata Wind 2.1 times smaller. This facility's output is a small yet notable part of the country's renewable energy efforts. Nearby plants include Ikata (2022 MW, Nuclear) and Ikata Nuclear Power Plant (1456 MW, Nuclear). The plant is located in Ehime Prefecture, approximately 40 km from Matsuyama.
16 years old
Japan, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ikata Wind is a wind power plant producing approximately 47 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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Understanding Wind Power Generation: A Comprehensive Overview
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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