Katsuura is a 24 MW solar power plant in Japan, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #80 of 327 solar plants in Japan, Katsuura's capacity represents 0.43% of the country's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Katsuura 9.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Sodegaura (3,600 MW, Gas), Chiba (2,880 MW, Gas), and Goi (1,886 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Chiba Prefecture, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city.
11 years old
Japan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Japan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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