Yachimata is a 4.5 MW solar power plant in Japan, commissioned as part of the country's solar energy initiatives. Ranked #254 of 327 solar plants in Japan, Yachimata contributes 0.08% of Japan's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Yachimata 51.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kashima Power Station (5660 MW, Gas), Kashima (4400 MW, Oil), and Sodegaura (3600 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Chiba Prefecture, approximately 50 km east of Tokyo.
12 years old
Japan, Asia
- 546. largest of 662 plants in Japan
- #30,100 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,037 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
12 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Yachimata Solar Power Co. operates 1 plants totalling 5 MW
62 plants within 100 km, 53,871 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Yachimata is a solar power plant producing approximately 7 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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