Natural Gas & Biomass Renewable Energy (Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture; North Yorkshire, UK; USA) - 2023
In Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture, the "Nakasode Clean Power" project began in 2006, utilizing local wind resources. By 2023, Mitsubishi Power and Sodegaura Power Corporation collaborated on building a 1.95GW natural gas power plant in the city. This plant uses the latest Mitsubishi Heavy Industries M701JAC gas turbines, designed for future 100% hydrogen combustion. The project aims to reduce environmental impact and increase energy self-sufficiency in line with the 2030 decarbonization target. Additiona...
Similarly, a large-scale transition in renewable energy occurred at Drax's North Yorkshire power plant in the UK. Initially coal-fired, this plant now uses biomass and imports wood pellets from the US and Canada, generating enough power for 4 million homes. Drax plans to implement BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage) technology by 2027 to capture 8 million tons of CO₂ annually, achieving a negative carbon footprint by sequestering the gas underground. The combination of biomass and carbon ca...
In the United States, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has accelerated the adoption of wind and solar renewable energy, with state-level incentives strengthening support. For example, Texas and California are advancing large-scale solar installations, contributing renewable energy to the grid. The IRA promotes region-specific investments, ensuring stable energy supply and supporting decarbonization goals. Across the US, energy self-sufficiency and climate action are advancing through localized, low-ca...
These projects demonstrate how renewable energy, closely integrated with local resources and communities, is advancing sustainably in Japan and other countries, serving as model cases for building sustainable energy systems worldwide.
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