Shibukawa is a 2.4 MW solar power plant in Japan, operated by K Clean Energy. Commissioned in 2019, it adds to Japan's renewable energy generation. Ranked #285 of 327 solar plants in Japan, Shibukawa's 2.4 MW represents 0.04% of Japan's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Shibukawa 95.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Tamahara (1200 MW, Hydro), Tambara Dam (1200 MW, Hydro), and Okukiyotsu (1000 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Nagano Prefecture, approximately 130 km northwest of Tokyo.
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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