Geothermal Power
Seicho-no-Ie is promoting the expansion of renewable energy
Geothermal Energy: Merits and Potential
Geothermal power generation is not affected by weather conditions and it can generate electricity 24 hours a day, resulting in a plant utilization rate of over 80%. Japan is a volcanic archipelago and the third largest geothermal resource in the amount equivalent to 20 nuclear power plants (23.47 million kW in terms of power generation). Furthermore, Japan possesses world-class technological capabilities in geothermal power generation, and three Japanese manufacturers account for approximately 30% of the global market share for geothermal power turbines, which are considered the heart of geothermal power generation. (as of 2018)
About the Natural Energy Expansion Movement
The movement to expand renewable energy is an initiative by environmentally conscious people around the world to promote sustainable, green energy that is friendly to both people and the environment. Through your donations we will build power plants that utilize renewable energy sources and use the profits and further donations to expand the renewable energy movement nationwide, aiming for environmentally friendly power generation.
Fundraising information for the Seicho-no-Ie
Oita-Beppu Geothermal Power Plant
Those who donate this time will be contributing to environmentally friendly power generation as sponsors of the geothermal power plant to be constructed in Minami-Tateishi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. Although the power generation equipment has a small output of 50kW, it utilizes the characteristics of geothermal energy, which allows for 24-hour power generation regardless of weather conditions, and is expected to generate approximately 345,000 kWh annually.
All of the donated funds will be
used to cover construction costs of
the geothermal power plant
The electricity generated from geothermal energy will be sold, provided to ordinary households, as well as put towards construction of the planned new building of the Oita Prefecture Missionary Area Center where the goal is to create a completely self-sufficient building powered by geothermal power.