Japanese solar control system

Does Japan have solar power?

Solar power in Japan has been expanding since the late 1990s. Japan is a large installer of domestic PV systems, with most of them grid connected. The country was a major manufacturer and exporter of photovoltaics (PV), with a global market share of around 50% in the early 2000s.

Can Japan harness the potential of solar power?

Japan’s efforts to harness the potential of solar power, a well-known renewable energy source, will shine a light on humanity’s future. Japan is making steady progress toward the implementation of the groundbreaking technologies of both space-based solar power and flexible solar cells.

When did solar power start in Japan?

The Sunshine Project (1973–1992) explored the potential of solar power, geothermal power, liquefied coal, and hydrogen as primary energy sources. In 1992, during the early years of commercial PV installation, Japan accounted for 27.8% of global PV production, and by 2004, this had risen to 50.4%.

Why is Japan a good place to build a solar power station?

Japan also has strong enough capabilities in satellite system design to maximize power generation efficiency and accurately transmit power to the ground. Professor SHINOHARA Naoki of Kyoto University’s Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere specializes in wireless power transmission, space solar power stations, and microwave processing.

How will Japan expand solar power?

The Japanese government is seeking to expand solar power by enacting subsidies and a feed-in tariff (FIT). In December 2008, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced a goal of 70% of new homes having solar power installed, and would be spending $145 million in the first quarter of 2009 to encourage home solar power.

Why is solar power a national priority in Japan?

Solar power has become an important national priority since the country's shift in policies toward renewable energy after the Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011. Japan was the world's second largest market for solar PV growth in 2013 and 2014, adding a record 6.97 GW and 9.74 GW of nominal nameplate capacity, respectively.