Tanba is a 17.7 MW solar power plant in Japan, operated since its commissioning year of 2015. Ranked #117 of 327 solar plants in Japan, Tanba's 17.7 MW represents 0.32% of Japan's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Tanba 13 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Okutataragi (1932 MW, Hydro), Okutataragi Pumped Storage Power Station (1932 MW, Hydro), and Maizuru power station (1800 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Kyoto Prefecture, approximately 90 km northeast of Osaka.
11 years old
Japan, Asia
- 399. largest of 662 plants in Japan
- #20,550 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,834 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Japan
11 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Kyocera Corporation operates 37 plants totalling 564 MW
56 plants within 100 km, 36,923 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Tanba is a solar power plant producing approximately 28 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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