Minato Power Plant, known locally as Kenrōmachi, has a capacity of 16.7 MW and utilizes solar energy. Located in Japan, it contributes to the renewable energy sector. This facility is part of a growing network of solar plants commissioned in recent years. Ranked #121 of 327 solar plants in Japan, Minato Power Plant represents 0.3% of the country's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Minato Power Plant 13.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tenzan (600 MW, Hydro), Miike power station (175 MW, Coal), and Mashiki (40 MW, Solar). The plant is situated in Fukuoka Prefecture, approximately 100 km from the major city of Fukuoka.
8 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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