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
- 220. largest of 662 plants in Japan
- #8,049 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,809 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Japan
56 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Tokyo Electric Power Company operates 38 plants totalling 16,603 MW
66 plants within 100 km, 39,790 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Japan- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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