SoftBank Tomatoh Abira Solar Park explained

SoftBank Tomatoh Abira Solar Park
Coordinates:42.7197°N 141.7947°W
Location:Abira, Hokkaido
Japan
Status:O
Construction Began:7 October 2013
Commissioned:6 December 2015
Owner:Tomatoh Abira Solar Park
Solar Collectors:444,024 panels
Ps Site Area:166 hectares
Ps Electrical Capacity:111

SoftBank Tomatoh Abira Solar Park 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

Notes and References

  1. News: Kato. Shinichi. Construction of 111MW PV Power Plant Begins in Hokkaido. Solar Power Plant Business. Nikkei Business Publications. 8 October 2013.
  2. News: Kaneko. Kenji. 111MW Solar Plant Begins Operation in Hokkaido. Solar Power Plant Business. Nikkei Business Publications. 8 December 2015.