Press Release
Tokuyama Hydroelectric Power Station Unit 2 Starts Commercial Operation
May 15, 2014
Chubu Electric Power Co.,Inc.
This is to announce that Chubu Electric Power has begun commercial operation today of Tokuyama Hydroelectric Power Station Unit 2.
Tokuyama Hydroelectric Power Station Unit 2 is a 22,400kw output dam type power station utilizing the Tokuyama Dam (multipurpose dam managed by the Japan Water Agency) located in the furthest upstream portion of the Ibi River.
Chubu Electric Power will strive for the stable operation of Unit 2. We are grateful for the continued understanding and cooperation of local residents and related parties concerned with the construction work of Unit 1, and will move forward placing our highest priority on safety.
[Overview of Tokuyama Hydroelectric Power Station]
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Location |
Higashisugihara, Ibigawa-cho, Ibi-gun, Gifu Prefecture |
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Water System |
Kiso River System, Ibi River |
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Maximum output |
Unit 1:131MW, Unit 2:22.4MW (Total:153.4MW) |
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Power generation system |
Unit 1:dam-and-conduit-type power Unit 2:dam-type power |
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Max. water consumption |
Unit 1: 82.38m3/s, Unit 2: 18.97m3/s |
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Effective head |
Unit 1: 181.96m, Unit 2: 145.71m |
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Start of power generation facilities work |
October 26, 2009 |
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Start of commercial operation |
Unit 1: June 2015 (Planned) Unit 2: May 15, 2014 |