Press Release

Press Release

Planned development of Shin-Kushihara hydroelectric power station

June 10, 2013
Chubu Electric Power Co.,Inc.

Chubu Electric Power would like to announce plans to construct a regular water-flow release hydroelectric power station directly below the Yahagi No. 2 Dam, which is owned by Chubu Electric Power. The new power station will utilize both dam head and water release for power generation.

Chubu Electric Power has been continuing to develop renewable energy in the light of diversifying energy sources and addressing the problem of global warming.

In line with these goals, we have decided to construct Shin-Kushihara Hydroelectric Power Station, a regular water-flow release hydroelectric power station with 220 kW generating capacity, directly below Yahagi No. 2 Dam. Operation is planned to begin in FY2015.

As we proceed with development work, we shall be grateful for the understanding and cooperation of the local authority and local residents.

For the future, Chubu Electric Power will engage in continuing development of conventional and regular water-flow release hydroelectric power, a renewable energy source that promises stable electricity output.  Also, to increase output and electricity production, we are making systematic improvements to existing hydroelectric power station facilities.

[Overview of plan]

Name of station

Shin-Kushihara Hydroelectric Power Station

Location

Kushihara Oyana, Ena City, Gifu Prefecture

Name of dam

Yahagi No.2 Dam

Generating Capacity

0.22MW

Projected annual electricity output

Approx.1,700 MWh
(equivalent to annual electricity consumption of approx. 470 average households)

Reduction in CO2 emissions

Approx. 900 tons per year 

Construction work planned to start in

FY2014 

Entry into service planned for

FY2015 

Reference

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