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    Shimizusawa Thermal Power Plant

    Originally owned and operated by Hokutan, Hokkaido Colliery & Steamship Co, Shimizusawa Thermal Power Plant was built in 1926 and served as a power supply to the many surrounding coal mines in Shimizusawa and Yubari, producing 6000KW of energy output.


    In 1940 Shimizusawa Dam was constructed to collect and provide cooling water to the process. The dam also operated its own hydroelectric plant generating 2000KW. This hydroelectric plant is still in operation today under the Hokkaido Business Administration.

    During the power shortages of Japan’s post-war reconstruction period, Shimizusawa Thermal Power Plant was converted to supply power to...Read More