207-Biomass Power Generation Initiative in Hita City, Oita Prefecture-short-2011-12-Environmental News In Hita City, Oita Prefecture, biomass power generation utilizing methane gas generated at a sewage treatment facility has been operational since April 2012. This facility, installed at the city's purification center, has an output of 95 kilowatts and an annual power generation capacity of 810,000 kilowatt-hours, covering approximately 27% of the center's electricity demand. Hita City's initiative represents the first introduction of biomass power generation in the prefecture and is drawing attention as a model case aiming to conserve the environment and revitalize the local economy by utilizing regional resources.

207-Biomass Power Generation Initiative in Hita City, Oita Prefecture-short-2011-12-Environmental News In Hita City, Oita Prefecture, biomass power generation utilizing methane gas generated at a sewage treatment facility has been operational since April 2012. This facility, installed at the city's purification center, has an output of 95 kilowatts and an annual power generation capacity of 810,000 kilowatt-hours, covering approximately 27% of the center's electricity demand. Hita City's initiative represents the first introduction of biomass power generation in the prefecture and is drawing attention as a model case aiming to conserve the environment and revitalize the local economy by utilizing regional resources.