ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCES IN JAPAN

Various types of power plants producing biomass, geothermal, hydro-electric, nuclear, solar, waste, and wind energy

BIOMASS

BIOMASSBiomass energy plants typically burn biological material that is usually grown, or produced, specifically for the plant which is renewable.

IWAKUNI PLANT MIYAZAKI PLANT

GEOTHERMAL

GEOTHERMALGeothermal power plants are a natural fit for Japan’s rather volcanic location. The subterranean heat is an economical and eco-friendly power source.

GEOTHERMAL

MATSUKAWA POWER STATION ONIKOUBE POWER PLANT

HYDROELECTRIC

HYDROELECTRIC

SHINANO-GAWA POWER STATION TAGOKURA POWER STATION

Hydroelectric plants utilize flowing water sources to spin turbines usually inside of a dam that the water passes through. All that is needed is a viable water source.

NUCLEAR

NUCLEAR

Japan is a world leader in Nuclear power and technology. Nuclear power, although potentially dangerous, is an extremely efficient and clean renewable power source. With over fifty reactors currently in operation, Japan has the third largest nuclear power grid in the world.

NUCLEAR

IKATA POWER PLANT ŌI POWER PLANT

FUKUSHIMA DAIICHI POWER PLANT INCIDENTThe Fukushima nuclear power plant suffered catastrophic damage from a large tsunami generated from an undersea earthquake in the pacific on March 11, 2011. The reactors leaked hazardous radiation into the surrounding environment leading to a public evacuation.

SOLAR

SOLAR

SAKURA SOLAR CENTER THE SOLAR ARK

Solar energy is making advances in the world as it is becoming increasingly cheaper to manufacture solar panels and more cost-effective to maintain solar plants.

WIND

WIND

Wind power plants, commonly known as wind farms, are excellent for a very clean power solution. However, due to the low power output of most turbines, a large area of structures is usually required to produce a viable energy source.

HIBIKINADA WIND FARM SAKATA CITY POWER STATION