The global distributed photovoltaic space is huge, and Japan claims that photovoltaic panels must be installed on every roof!

        Japan is actively assembling solar power generation to achieve its ambitious emission reduction targets by 2030, and it may eventually be possible to install photovoltaic panels in every building, parking lot and farm.

        According to a report by the Ministry of Environment and Trade of Japan, 108 GW of online solar power generation will be achieved by 2030, which is about 1.7 times higher than the previous target and 20 GW higher than the current rate of increase.

        Japan said earlier this year that it expects to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 46% in 2030 compared to 2013, which is higher than the target previously promised in the Paris Agreement.

        As we all know, Japan is roughly the size of California in the United States, but its population is three times that of California. Therefore, Japan is committed to reducing its dependence on fossil fuels and is working hard to solve the energy use of limited available space.

        In terms of solar power generation per square kilometer, Japan is already in a leading position in the world. At present, Japan needs a large increase in distributed solar power generation, that is, small solar panels on top of buildings or farms.

        According to a report from Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, Japan aims to achieve its new solar energy targets in 2030 through the following strategies:

50% of the central government and municipal buildings will install solar panels, which will add 6 gigawatts;

Increasing the utilization rate of solar energy in corporate buildings and parking lots, which will increase by 10 gigawatts;

In addition, 1,000 urban public land and extension areas will add 4 gigawatts.

        In order to achieve this goal, according to the Japanese Ministry of Energy, every house and apartment building built in 2040 and beyond will require the installation of solar panels. In addition, according to the analysis, most farms must each have 100 kilowatts of solar power generation capacity.

        The Japanese government plans to expand the types of land where solar panels can be installed cheaply, while also developing technology to enable solar panels to operate at intervals on farmland so that crops can continue to grow.

        According to Takeo Kikkawa, a professor at Japan International University, although all new homes can be installed with solar panels, existing buildings will be more difficult. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, approximately 35% of existing residential buildings have earthquake-resistant measures, which makes installing panels a challenge.

        In addition, Japan has the highest cost of solar panels in the world, which makes it difficult for families to pay for installation unless they get more government support.

        Therefore, if you want to use solar energy for small-scale power generation, we recommend Slocable Folding Solar Panels.