Meshima is a 6 MW solar power plant in Japan, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #221 of 327 solar plants in Japan, it accounts for 0.11% of the country's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Meshima 38.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Reihoku Power Station (1400 MW, Coal), 苓北火力発電所 (1400 MW, Coal), and 大平水力発電所 (500 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in Nagasaki Prefecture, approximately 80 km from Nagasaki City.
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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