Overview
Tomioka A is a 30 MW operational solar PV facility located in Tomioka, Japan. It contributes to Japan's renewable energy capacity under the country's feed-in tariff program.
Tomioka A is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Tomioka, Japan, with an installed capacity of 30 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and plays a role in Japan's growing renewable energy sector, which has expanded significantly since the introduction of feed-in tariffs for solar power in 2012. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. With a capacity of 30 MW, Tomioka A falls into the medium-scale category for solar farms in Japan. The facility operates under Japan's regulatory framework, which includes the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme that guarantees fixed prices for renewable electricity, and the country's goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Tomioka A contributes to local energy supply and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV plants like this one support Japan's energy transition away from fossil fuels, though they require significant land area and can have visual impacts on the landscape. The facility's output is fed into the regional grid, supporting electricity demand in the Fukushima Prefecture area.
Environmental context
The Tomioka area, located in Fukushima Prefecture, has a temperate climate with ample sunlight for solar generation. Solar PV plants like Tomioka A require large land areas, which can lead to land-use changes and habitat alteration. However, they produce no direct emissions during operation and help displace fossil fuel generation. The region's post-2011 energy policy shift has encouraged solar development, balancing environmental benefits with local land-use considerations.
Frequently asked questions
Tomioka A is located in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, at coordinates 37.358000 N, 140.982000 E.
Tomioka A has an installed capacity of 30 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The operator of Tomioka A is not publicly listed, but the plant is operational and contributes to Japan's renewable energy grid under the feed-in tariff scheme.
Japan's renewable energy sector is supported by the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program, introduced in 2012, which guarantees fixed prices for solar electricity. The country also aims for carbon neutrality by 2050, driving further solar deployment.
Solar PV plants require significant land area, which can affect local habitats and land use. However, they produce no direct emissions during operation and help reduce reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to climate change mitigation.