SoftBank Tomatoh Abira Solar Park
Country
  • Japan
LocationAbira, Hokkaido
Japan
Coordinates42°43′11″N 141°47′41″E / 42.7197°N 141.7947°E / 42.7197; 141.7947
StatusOperational
Construction began7 October 2013
Commission date6 December 2015
Owner(s)Tomatoh Abira Solar Park
Solar farm
Type
Collectors444,024 panels
Site area166 hectares
Power generation
Nameplate capacity111 MW

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. 1 2 3 4 Kaneko, Kenji (8 December 2015). "111MW Solar Plant Begins Operation in Hokkaido". Solar Power Plant Business. Nikkei Business Publications.
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