In a pioneering move towards sustainable energy solutions, Tokyo Bay is now home to Japan’s inaugural offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFPV) power plant. Developed through a collaboration between Tokyu Land Corporation, SolarDuck B.V., and Kyocera Communication Systems Corporation, the project aims to demonstrate the viability of offshore solar power generation. With a rated capacity of 80 to 100 kW, the facility stores energy in land-based batteries for consumption in the Takeshiba area and beyond. The initiative aligns with Tokyo’s vision for local production and consumption of renewable energy, potentially serving as a model for urban sustainability nationwide. Future plans include integrating renewable energy into electric mobility and powering events in the Tokyo Bay area.
Tokyo Bay welcomes Japan’s first offshore floating solar power plant
SolarDuck, Tokyu Land Corporation and Kyocera have collaborated to launch Japan’s first offshore floating solar photovoltaic (OFPV) power plant. (Image credit: SolarDuck)
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