Jozankei is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Hydropower and Dams since its commissioning in 1989. The facility utilizes water flow to generate electricity, contributing to Japan's renewable energy capacity. Jozankei ranks as the 54th largest hydro plant in Japan. With 120 MW, it represents 0.3% of the country's total hydro capacity of 40,101 MW. Japan has 90 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 40,101 MW. Compared to Japan's largest hydro plant, Okutataragi at 1,932 MW, Jozankei is approximately 6.2% the size. Hydropower is a significant component of Japan's energy mix, providing around 8% of the country's total electricity generation. The Jozankei plant harnesses the abundant water resources of Hokkaido, supporting the region's focus on renewable energy. It is situated approximately 30 km from Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido.
37 years old
Japan, Asia
- 228. largest of 662 plants in Japan
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of Japan
37 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Hydropower and Dams operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW
30 plants within 100 km, 9,805 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Jozankei is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Japan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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