Mizushima Energy Center is a 112 MW coal-fired power plant located in Japan, operated by Mitsubishi Corporation since its commissioning in 2017. The facility generates electricity from coal, contributing to Japan's overall power generation capacity. It is the 58th largest coal plant in Japan. With 112 MW, it represents 0.17% of the country's total coal capacity of 64,538 MW. Japan has 65 coal plants with a combined capacity of 64,538 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, 碧南火力発電所 at 4,100 MW, this facility is approximately 2.7% the size. Coal remains a significant source of energy in Japan, accounting for about 37% of the total electricity generation. The Mizushima Energy Center is part of a broader strategy to balance energy sources while addressing energy security. The facility is located approximately 50 km from Hiroshima in the western part of Honshu island.
9 years old
Japan, Asia
- 229. largest of 662 plants in Japan
- #9,552 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,327 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Japan
9 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Mitsubishi Corporation operates 5 plants totalling 181 MW
48 plants within 100 km, 17,435 MW combined
Source: Japan Coal Plant Tracker
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Japan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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