Overview
Tomakomai - Mitsui Fudosan Solar Power Plant is a 23 MW operational solar PV facility in Tomakomai, Japan. Owned by Mitsui Fudosan Tomakomai Solar Power Plant, it contributes to Japan's renewable energy capacity.
Tomakomai - Mitsui Fudosan Solar Power Plant is a 23 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in Tomakomai, Japan. The plant is owned by Mitsui Fudosan Tomakomai Solar Power Plant and is currently operational, adding to Japan's growing solar energy portfolio. Japan has been actively promoting renewable energy through feed-in tariffs and its Strategic Energy Plan, aiming for a significant share of renewables by 2030. Solar PV is a key technology in this transition, with utility-scale plants like this one helping to meet national targets. The plant's 23 MW capacity places it in the medium-scale range for Japanese solar farms. The facility supports local grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. By generating clean electricity, it contributes to Japan's decarbonization goals and provides environmental benefits such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's location in Tomakomai leverages the region's solar resource availability.
Environmental context
The Tomakomai area experiences a humid continental climate with moderate solar irradiance, suitable for solar PV generation. The plant's construction involved land-use changes typical for ground-mounted solar arrays, which can affect local ecosystems. However, solar farms generally have lower environmental impact compared to fossil fuel plants, with no emissions during operation and minimal water usage.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tomakomai, Japan, at coordinates 42.655200 N, 141.675500 E.
The facility has a capacity of 23 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV plant.
The plant is owned by Mitsui Fudosan Tomakomai Solar Power Plant, a subsidiary of Mitsui Fudosan.
Japan's feed-in tariff (FIT) program, introduced in 2012, has been a key driver for solar PV deployment. The country's Strategic Energy Plan targets a 36-38% share of renewables in the power mix by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, the plant helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports Japan's transition to a low-carbon energy system, aligning with national renewable energy targets.