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Sanda A is a 7 MW solar power plant in Japan, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #215 of 327 solar plants in Japan, Sanda A accounts for 0.13% of Japan's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Sanda A 32.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Sakaiko (2,000 MW, Gas), Okutataragi Pumped Storage Power Station (1,932 MW, Hydro), and Okutataragi (1,932 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Hyogo Prefecture, approximately 80 km west of Osaka.

Capacity
7 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
34.9158°, 135.1607°

Japan, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 507. largest of 662 plants in Japan
  • #26,608 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #5,028 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
Regional density

61 plants within 100 km, 41,168 MW combined

Nearest plant: Sanda Hyōgo (3.1 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wiki-Solar

Location

Coordinates:: 34.915800, 135.160700
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Sanda A is a solar power plant producing approximately 11 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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