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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.

Capacity
6 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
32.2879°, 130.4728°

Japan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 513. largest of 662 plants in Japan
  • #27,327 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #5,336 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
Regional density

53 plants within 100 km, 12,735 MW combined

Nearest plant: Ashikita Solar Power Plant (8.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wiki-Solar

Location

Coordinates:: 32.287900, 130.472800
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Meshima is a solar power plant producing approximately 9 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

JapanEnergy Profile

662
Total Plants
342.8 GW
Total Capacity
GasNuclearCoalOil
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