Sakuma is a 350MW hydro power project. It is located on Tenryu river/basin in Shizuoka, Japan. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1956.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 350 | 350 | – | Active | Shizuoka, Japan | Electric Power Development |
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Description
The project is developed and owned by Electric Power Development.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 327 million cubic meter.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1956.
Contractors Involved
Hitachi Mitsubishi Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines.
Hitachi Mitsubishi Hydro supplied 4 electric generators for the project.
About Electric Power Development
Electric Power Development Co Ltd (J-Power) is a wholesale electric utility that supplies hydroelectric and thermal power. It owns and operates a network of hydroelectric, thermal, wind and geothermal power plants. The company provides electricity and transmission services to major electric power companies in Japan. It constructs and operates power transmission and transforming facilities. J-Power’s other activities comprises environmental, telecommunications, overseas generation investment, consulting, selling of coal and resource management. The company owns and operates power generation facilities in several countries including Thailand, the US and China. J-Power is headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Methodology
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