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Will Tokyo subsidize solar panels?

In March last year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government established a 150 billion yen fund to subsidize the installation of solar power generation equipment for Tokyo residents. Subsidies will be provided if solar panels are installed during the construction of new eco-friendly houses or while retrofitting existing houses with insulation.

Which cities in Japan are requiring solar power?

Other cities in Japan are also starting to mandate the installation of solar power equipment. Kyoto Prefecture has required the installation of photovoltaic power generation and other renewable energy equipment since April 2022 for new or expanded buildings with a total floor area between 300 and 2000 square meters.

Are construction companies required to install solar power in Japan?

However, small and medium-sized construction companies are not subject to this obligation. It is estimated that only half of the new buildings in Tokyo (40,000 to 50,000 units per year) will be subject to this obligation. Other cities in Japan are also starting to mandate the installation of solar power equipment.

How much does solar power cost in Japan?

The standard electricity price set by the National Fair Trade Commission for household appliances is 31 yen per kilowatt-hour. If you generate 5,000 kilowatts of solar power annually, with about 30% (1,500 kilowatts) used for your own consumption, you can save 46,500 yen on electricity bills annually.