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Usa SGET40.3 MW Solar

SolarRenewable

Usa SGET is a 40.3 MW solar power plant in Japan. It is ranked #29 of 327 solar plants in the country. This plant's 40.3 MW represents 0.73% of Japan's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Usa SGET 5.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Shin-Oita Power Plant (2,825 MW, Gas) and Shin Oita (2,295 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Oita Prefecture, approximately 20 km from Oita City.

Capacity
40.3 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Usa SGET
Location
33.5110°, 131.3690°

Japan, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 33.511000, 131.369000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Solar
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Japan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
JapanEnergy Profile
664
Total Plants
358.7 GW
Total Capacity
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