Learn How Micro-Electric Power and Regional Management Coexist
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Contact：Institute of SAGA Energy Tourism Promotion Council
Phone ：0955-82-2811 (NPO Karatsu & Genkai Tourism Exchange Department)

What is Micro-Hydroelectric Power?

It typically refers to anything that generates under 1,000kW of hydroelectric power. It doesn't require large-scale construction like dams do, making it safer for the environment. Power can be generated as long as there is enough current and waterfall height. Matsuguma Micro-Hydroelectric Power Plant, where you can learn all about this, generates power using Ichinose Weir, an agricultural canal that draws water from the Tate River running through Yoshinogari Village. A 30kW power generation system is installed in the power plant.

Observation Tour

The Wonders of Matsuguma Micro-Hydroelectric Power Plant's Saga Model ①

・At the Matsuguma Micro-Hydroelectric Power Plant, the Saga Model of micro-hydroelectric power generation is used for experiments. ・Matsuguma Micro-Hydroelectric Power Plant was established by local residents who invested in the establishment of Matsuguma Community Development Co. ・The purpose of the project is to maintain and manage the agricultural land, forests, and water facilities in the Matsuguma area by using the profits from micro-hydroelectric power generated from the area's agricultural canals to ensure that the Matsuguma area remains a healthy rural community.

Address: Saga-ken, Yoshinogari-cho, Matsuguma-chiku

Point

The Saga Model targets a profitable minimum output (30kW). The initial assessment process to power plant installation is offered in package form, lowering construction periods and manpower to minimize cost.

Observation Tour

The Wonders of Matsuguma Micro-Hydroelectric Power Plant's Saga Model ②

① Project Overview We'll introduce some challenges of the power generation business, which aims to make the community self-reliant through the income from electricity sales. ② Through a tour of on-site facilities, an overview of the power plant, features of the power generation system, and behind-the-scenes maintenance will be introduced.

Address: Saga-ken, Yoshinogari-cho, Matsuguma-chiku

Point

By determining the feasibility of a project at each stage of the initial assessment survey, feasibility survey, and basic design, early decisions can be made when commercialization is difficult, thereby reducing risk. Risks can be further reduced by requesting support for survey costs from the local government.

Observation Tour

Teru Teru no Mori

This power plant is a symbol of the spread of renewable energy and the development of the region, where visitors can experience and learn about solar power generation in close proximity to the Yoshinogari region. The Yoshinogari Ruins are also nearby, and it's built to complement the local scenery. During normal times, solar power generation provides clean power with no carbon dioxide emissions, and in the event of a power outage, the system serves as a lifespot that can supply power from solar power generation and storage batteries.

Address: Saga-ken, Kanzaki-shi, Kanzaki-cho Shiwaya
Open: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Sat., public holidays (maintenance days, New Year's Holidays)

Observation Tour

Yoshinogari Historical Park

With the main theme of "Hear the Voice of the Yayoi People," the park was created to preserve the Yoshinogari Ruins and to create and utilize a place where visitors can experience the Yayoi Period. The park is divided into four zones, and various events are held every month, including a tour of the giant moat encircling settlement and an experience of making katadama, a type of Japanese ceremonial jewel, for multipurpose use.

Address: Saga-ken, Kanzaki-gun, Yoshinogari-cho Tade 1843
Open: Apr. 1-May 31: 9:00-17:00/Jun. 1-Aug. 31 9:00-18:00/Sep. 1-Mar. 31 9:00-17:00
Closed: Dec. 31, 3rd Mon. & Tue. of Jan.

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