Iwaki II is a 22.6 MW solar power plant in Japan. It is part of the country's solar energy infrastructure, which includes 327 plants totaling 5,554 MW. Iwaki II was commissioned in 2014. Ranked #88 of 327 solar plants in Japan, Iwaki II contributes 0.41% of the nation's solar capacity. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Iwaki II 10.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Hirono (4,400 MW, Oil) and Hirono Thermal Power Station (4,400 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Fukushima Prefecture, approximately 150 km northeast of Tokyo.
Japan, Asia
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Iwaki II is a solar power plant producing approximately 36 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Japan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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Solar power generation harnesses the sun's energy using photovoltaic (PV) cells or solar thermal systems to produce electricity. The basic principle of solar power generation involves converting sunlight into usable energy. When sunlight hits a PV cell, it excites electrons in the semiconductor material, generating an electric current. This process is known as the photovoltaic effect. Solar thermal systems, on the other hand, use sunlight to heat a fluid that, in turn, produces steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. Both methods provide a clean and renewable energy source that is gaining significant traction worldwide.
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