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Kawasaki Leads the Era of Eco and Energy-Saving Kawasaki has amassed superior environmental technologies in the process of overcoming pollution. Kawasaki’s No.1 strength is its hub of environmental industries, coupled with its knowhow on resource recycling and effective energy utilization. Moving forward, Kawasaki will continue to promote harmony and a virtuous cycle between “the environment” and “the economy” and strive to realize a sustainable society.

Largest woody biomass station in Japan. Fuels utilized include: unused wood; pruned branches; and remaining liquids squeezed from soybeans released from food plants in the city. It is gaining attention for effectively using resources which were previously incinerated and disposed.

Kawasaki biomass stationUnwanted wood is a respectable energy source

Water from a pipe is diverted through a bypass channel attached to a hydroelectric generator. This water flow rotates turbines to generate electricity. Maximum output of Saginuma Power Station is 90kW. It utilizes existing water facilities and differences in land height, and does not harm the environment.

Micro-hydroelectric power generationUses piped water and other existing water flows

Heat from the ground (around 15°C throughout the year) is used to heat or cool buildings. Compared with standard air-conditioning systems, the system is expected to significantly save energy. By collecting and releasing heat in the ground, the system also contributes to countering the heat island effect.

Geothermal air-conditioningFocuses on the ground’s year-round steady temperature

With the help of donations from Kawasaki residents, businesses and other funding, the project constructs renewable energy facilities to fight global warming. The first facility is a solar power facility installed on the rooftop and promenade of the International Center. Although it is small with an output of 6.25kW, it is nevertheless the first power station jointly developed with the

community in Kawasaki C i t y . T h e second facility is a solar power water heater, which is installed at Kawasaki Frontale’s Asao Club House.

Kawasaki Joint Community Ohisama ProjectCreating energy with the help of communities

Ms. Takako IwamotoProject LeaderKawasaki Joint Community Ohisama Project

Nakahara Ward Office (solar power)*Tokyu Toyoko Line’s Motosumiyoshi Station (solar power)International Center, Joint Community Ohisama Project (solar power)*Nakahara Building, solar cooling system (solar power)*NEC Tamagawa Renaissance City (natural gas generation system, etc.)*

Kawasaki’s environmental technologies help protect the global environment.

Kawasaki Mega Solar Power Plant <Ukishima> (solar power)*

Kawasaki Eco Kurashi Miraikan*

Saginuma Power Station (Miyamae Ward)

Minamigawara Children’s Cultural Center (Saiwai Ward), which conducts tests on the geothermal air-conditioning system

Saginuma Power Station &Egasaki Power Station(micro-hydroelectric power)*

Miyamae Ward & Saiwai Ward

Area facing Kawasaki Station’s East Exit (solar power, etc.)*Kawasaki underground shopping area, Azalea (hydrate slurry thermal storage air-conditioning system)*

Kawasaki Ward

Nakahara Ward

Kawasaki Ward

Takatsu Ward Office (solar power)*

Takatsu Ward

Asao Ward Office (solar power)*

Asao Ward

Minamigawara Children’s Cultural Center(uses geothermal power)*

Saiwai Ward

JX Nippon Oil & Energy Ohgishima Wind Power Station (wind power)

Kawasaki Ward

Kawasaki Mega Solar Power Plant<Ohgishima> (solar power)

＊Tours available

St. Marianna University School of Medicine Energy Center(natural gas cogeneration system, etc.)*

Miyamae Ward

Kawasaki Biomass Station (biomass burning)Kawasaki Natural Gas Station (high efficiency natural gas power generation)* Kawasaki Steam Net (supplies steam from Kawasaki Thermal Power Station to nearby companies) TEPCO Kawasaki Thermal Power Station (world’s highest thermal efficiency)Kawasaki Clean Power Station (high efficiency natural gas power generation)* ELIIY Power Co., Ltd. Kawasaki Office(produces high-capacity lithium-ion batteries)

Kawasaki Ward

Educational facility for hands-on learning about the environment, including global warming countermeasures. Offers guided tours of mega solar power plant (reservations required).

Ukishima Solar Power PlantMaximum output▶About 7,000kWEstimated annual power production▶About 7.4 million kWhEstimated annual CO2 emissions reduction▶About 3,100tLand area▶About 11ha

Ohgishima Solar Power PlantMaximum output▶About 13,000kWEstimated annual power production▶About 13.7 million kWhEstimated annual CO2 emissions reduction▶About 5,800tLand area▶About 23ha

Jointly developed by Kawasaki City and Tokyo Electric Power Company, it is Japan’s largest mega solar power generation facility. Combining Ukishima and Ohgishima, maximum output is 20,000kW. The power plant is increasingly the focus of attention as an initiative for realizing a low carbon society.

Kawasaki Mega SolarPower Plant

Japan’s largest mega solar plant

CC Kawasaki Energy ParkKawasaki’s renewable energy facilities and other organizations are collaborating and disseminating information. The city’s environmental practices of excellence will be shared with people in and outside of Japan.

Kawasaki Mega Solar Power Plant

Output equivalent to energy

consumption of 2,100 households

Output equivalent to energy

consumption of 3,800 households

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Thanks to everyone, the first and second facilities have been completed and solar power is

being converted into electricity and hot water. To preserve a beautiful earth, we will continue to carry out

joint activities with communities that promote the use of renewable

energies in the city.