SoftBank Tomatoh Abira Solar Park

Solar plant in Abira, Hokkaido
42°43′11″N 141°47′41″E / 42.7197°N 141.7947°E / 42.7197; 141.7947StatusOperationalConstruction began7 October 2013Commission date6 December 2015Owner(s)Tomatoh Abira Solar ParkSolar farm Type
  • Standard PV
Collectors444,024 panelsSite area166 hectaresPower generationNameplate capacity111 MW
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SoftBank Tomatoh Abira Solar Park (ソフトバンク苫東安平ソーラーパーク) is a solar power generating station in Abira, Hokkaido, Japan. It has a capacity of about 111 MW, making it the third-largest operational solar plant in Japan.

History

Commencement of construction was marked with a groundbreaking ceremony held on 7 October 2013.[1] Construction and engineering services were carried out by Toshiba. The plant began operation on 6 December 2015.[2]

Facilities

The power plant comprises 444,024 monocrystalline silicon solar panels, and occupies a site of about 166 hectares.[2]

The total capacity of the plant is 111 MW. Of this, 79 MW is supplied to the power grid.[2]

Ownership and operations

The plant is run by Tomatoh Abira Solar Park, a joint venture between SB Energy and Mitsui & Co. The land is rented from Tomatoh Inc.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Kato, Shinichi (8 October 2013). "Construction of 111MW PV Power Plant Begins in Hokkaido". Solar Power Plant Business. Nikkei Business Publications.
  2. ^ a b c d Kaneko, Kenji (8 December 2015). "111MW Solar Plant Begins Operation in Hokkaido". Solar Power Plant Business. Nikkei Business Publications.