Sumikawa Geothermal Power Plant

Geothermal power plant in Kazuno, Akita, Japan

39°58′53.4″N 140°46′54.8″E / 39.981500°N 140.781889°E / 39.981500; 140.781889StatusOperationalConstruction began1993Commission date1995Operator(s)
  • Tohoku Electric Power
Power generationNameplate capacity50 MWExternal linksCommonsRelated media on Commons
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The Sumikawa Geothermal Power Plant (Japanese: 澄川地熱発電所) is a geothermal power plant in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

History

In 1981, Mitsubishi Metal Corporation began to conduct site survey of geothermal energy potential within the area. In 1990, a production test was performed to produce steam to generate power. The construction of the power plant then began in 1993. It was then commissioned in 1995.[1]

Technical specifications

The power plant has an installed generation capacity of 50 MW.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hachimantai Geothermal Development". Mitsubishi Gas Chemical. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Bringing the Earth's bounty to people in Japan—a volcanic country". Mitsubishi Gas Chemical. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
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