Ranked as the 222nd largest power generation facility in Japan, Tokai Power Station plays a modest yet significant role in the country's energy landscape. With a capacity of 166 MW, it contributes approximately 0.05% to Japan's total energy capacity of 357,453 MW, which is dominated largely by nuclear power. This gas-fired facility, while relatively small in comparison to its peers, showcases the nation's ongoing transition towards diversifying its energy mix, especially in the wake of increased scrutiny on nuclear energy following past incidents.
56 years old
Japan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Japan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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