Uchida is an 11.1 MW solar power plant in Japan. It contributes to Japan's renewable energy initiatives. Ranked #167 of 327 solar plants in Japan, this plant represents 0.2% of Japan's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Uchida 20.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include 大平水力発電所 (500 MW, Hydro), Ohira (500 MW, Hydro), and Ohira Pumped Storage Power Station (500 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Kumamoto Prefecture, approximately 50 km from Kumamoto City.
Japan, Asia
- 458. largest of 662 plants in Japan
- #23,236 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,527 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
Kyocera operates 3 plants totalling 27 MW
54 plants within 100 km, 8,348 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Uchida is a solar power plant producing approximately 18 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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