Tokyo rooftop solar panels

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Should you install solar panels in Tokyo?

Installing solar panels not only reduces monthly electricity bills but also ensures power availability during outages. Check the conditions and see how much subsidy you can receive. Tokyo will require solar panel installation on new homes starting April 2025.

What subsidies does Tokyo offer for solar panels?

Tokyo offers subsidies for solar panel installation, providing up to ¥120,000 per kilowatt (maximum ¥360,000). For panels exceeding 3.6 kilowatts, the subsidy is ¥100,000 per kilowatt. Additionally, Tokyo supports the “Tokyo Zero Emission Housing” initiative, promoting energy-efficient homes with improved insulation.

Can solar panels be installed on new homes in Japan?

Solar panels on the roofs of homes in Hachioji, western Tokyo (Asahi Shimbun file photo) Japan’s first local regulation requiring solar panel installations on new single-family homes took effect on April 1 in Tokyo and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Where can I find information about solar power installation in Tokyo?

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Bureau of Environment’s solar power portal site provides detailed explanations of not only the “subject of the mandatory installation,” but also the implementation date of the program (April 2025), “benefits of installing PV system,” “actual costs,” and other details.

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