JERA, Japan's leading power generator, announced the operational kickoff of its new Yokosuka thermal power station No.2 coal-fired unit on December 22, marking an earlier commencement than original schedule in a bid to address the heightened heating demand for winter.
The 650-MW unit, originally slated for a February launch in 2024, started six months later after the 650-MW No.1 unit commenced in June of this year.
Both units employ an ultra-supercritical (USC) power generation system, a technology known for its superior efficiency compared to older coal-fired plant systems, thereby mitigating pollution levels.
JERA was created through the consolidation of the fuel and thermal power departments of the Tokyo Electric Power Company and the Chubu Electric Power Company.
(Writing by Emma Yang Editing by Harry Huo)
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