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Mt. Taiko Wind Power Plant of Enterprise Bureau, Kyoto Prefectural Government

Kyoto Prefectural Government

This is the first wind power plant constructed in the Western district of Japan, and the largest public wind power plant operated by public enterprises in Japan. In the plant, a small light theater, looking like a nomadic cottage, is constructed, and the local Yasaka Town Office operates the “Wind School Kyoto,” to raise awareness of the environment and energy among citizens, through education, etc. The attitude toward “new energy,” “environmental learning” and “promotion of regional growth” by the effort to make the most of the local resources constitute a model for a new approach in public services.

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The largest wind power plant among those operated by local governments
The generation capacity per wind turbine is 750 kW. The plant, having six wind turbines, is anticipated to generate about 8,500 MWh per year, and the generation corresponds to the power consumption by about 2,300 households. In view of the environment, the plant has an effect of reducing carbon dioxide about 5,900 t-CO2 per year, in terms of an oil-fired power plant.



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