Yamaguchi A is a 5.5 MW solar power plant in Japan, operated since its commissioning. It contributes to Japan's renewable energy sector with its solar capacity. Ranked #235 of 327 solar plants in Japan, Yamaguchi A's 5.5 MW represents 0.1% of Japan's total solar capacity of 5,554 MW. The largest solar plant in Japan is Setouchi at 230 MW, making Yamaguchi A 41.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Buzen (1,000 MW, Oil) and Shin Onoda power station (1,000 MW, Coal). Yamaguchi A is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, approximately 100 km from Fukuoka City.
15 years old
Japan, Asia
- 527. largest of 662 plants in Japan
- #27,955 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,562 of 11,039 Solar plants worldwide
15 years in operation
Solar fleet average: 10.4 years
Kyocera Corporation operates 37 plants totalling 564 MW
68 plants within 100 km, 22,682 MW combined
Source: Wiki-Solar
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Yamaguchi A is a solar power plant producing approximately 9 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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