Showa C is a 5 MW solar power plant in Japan, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #237 of 327 solar plants in Japan, Showa C represents 0.09% of Japan's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Showa C 46 times smaller. Nearby plants include Tambara Dam (1200 MW, Hydro), Tamahara (1200 MW, Hydro), and Okukiyotsu (1000 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Nagano Prefecture, approximately 120 km from Nagoya.
Japan, Asia
- 529. largest of 662 plants in Japan
- #28,337 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,744 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
48 plants within 100 km, 9,438 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Showa C is a solar power plant producing approximately 8 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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