Mito Haru is a 9.3 MW solar power plant in Japan, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #191 of 327 solar plants in Japan, it contributes 0.17% of Japan's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Mito Haru 24.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kashima Power Station (5,660 MW, Gas), Kashima (4,400 MW, Oil), and Hitachinaka power station (2,000 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Ibaraki Prefecture, approximately 100 km northeast of Tokyo.
13 years old
Japan, Asia
- 483. largest of 662 plants in Japan
- #24,977 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,399 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
13 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Kyocera Corporation operates 37 plants totalling 564 MW
71 plants within 100 km, 33,075 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Mito Haru is a solar power plant producing approximately 15 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
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