Hoku Energy's 'Dai-ichi Power Station' Selected as Japan's First New 100% Hydrogen-Fired Power Project
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Hoku Energy announced that its 'Dai-ichi Power Station' in Aomori Prefecture has been selected as Japan's first new 100% hydrogen-fired power generation project in the 3rd Long-term Decarbonization Power Auction (LTDA). The project has a capacity of 106.6MW and is scheduled to begin operation in the first half to middle of fiscal year 2030.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Why is 100% hydrogen-fired power generation needed?
- A: It complements the variability of renewable energy and provides stable power with high utilization rates.
- Q: When will the Dai-ichi Power Station begin operation?
- A: It is scheduled to begin operation from the first half to the middle of the 2030 fiscal year.
- Q: How long is this project expected to last?
- A: It is planned to operate for 40 years from the start of operations.