Onikobe Geothermal Power Plant

Onikobe Geothermal Power Plant

Onikobe G.P.P.

Steam supply: J-Power Co., Inc.
Power generation: J-Power Co., Inc.
Capacity: 15,000 kW
In operation since: March, 1975
Address: Naruko Town, Miyagi
Contact: Onikobe G. P. P., +81-229-82-2141

Located at Naruko -- famous for its Kokeshi-doll --, Naruko hotsprings with rich manifestation and Naruko canyon with natural beauty in the vicinity. A natural geyser with a powerful sound near the power station. Power plant is remote controlled from a thermal power plant in Yokohama (hundreds kilometers apart).

Geothermal Power Plants in Japan

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