Geothermal Power Plants in Japan
16 plants · 756 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hachioji Geothermal Power Station | 110 | 1990 |
| 2 | Hatchobaru Otake | 110 | 1995 |
| 3 | Hatchobaru Geothermal Power Plant | 110 | 1990 |
| 4 | Kakkonda | 80 | 2000 |
| 5 | Yanaizu-Nishiyama | 65 | 1995 |
| 6 | Sumikawa Akita | 50 | 1995 |
| 7 | Mori | 50 | 1982 |
| 8 | Ogiri | 35 | 1996 |
| 9 | Yamagawa | 30 | 1995 |
| 10 | Uenotai | 27.5 | 1994 |
| 11 | Takigami | 25 | 1996 |
| 12 | Matsukawa Geothermal | 23.5 | 1966 |
| 13 | Onikobe | 15 | 1975 |
| 14 | Otake | 12.5 | 1967 |
| 15 | Onuma Plant | 9.5 | 1973 |
| 16 | Hachijojima | 3.3 | 1999 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Geothermal Power in Japan
How many Geothermal power plants are in Japan?
Japan has 16 Geothermal power plants with a combined installed capacity of 756 MW.
What is the largest Geothermal power plant in Japan?
Hachioji Geothermal Power Station is the largest Geothermal power plant in Japan, with an installed capacity of 110 MW, commissioned in 1990.
What is the newest Geothermal power plant in Japan?
The most recently commissioned Geothermal power plant in Japan is Kakkonda (2000).
What is the average size of a Geothermal power plant in Japan?
The average Geothermal power plant in Japan has a capacity of 47 MW.