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Floating Power Plants

These Enormous Japanese Solar Plants Will Produce 3,300 MWh of Energy

— April 24, 2015 — Eco
The Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation and the Kyocera Corporation have joined forces to construct a pair of humongous floating solar power plants on the Nishihira Pond and Higashihira Pond in Kato City, Japan. Together, these gigantic plants will provide around 3,300 megawatt hours of output per year, and provide electricity to an estimated 920 households.

The facilities, which are capable of withstanding typhoon conditions, will generate more electricity than roof-based solar plants. Meanwhile, the shade that they produce is expected to reduce water evaporation as well as algae growth, leading to an overall favorable impact on the local eco-system.

In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear power plant incident in 2011, Japan has an urgent need to find sustainable and safe energy alternatives. These floating power plants may well be the answer.
Trend Themes
1. Floating Solar Power Plants - The development of floating solar power plants presents an opportunity for energy companies to explore new locations for solar energy generation.
2. Resilient Solar Energy Solutions - The construction of typhoon-resistant solar plants with adaptable features presents an opportunity for renewable energy companies to enhance the efficiency and reliability of their technologies.
3. Eco-friendly Energy Solutions - The shade produced by floating solar plants can help to reduce water evaporation and algae growth, providing an opportunity for environmental companies to explore eco-friendly solutions in energy generation.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The construction of floating solar power plants presents an opportunity for renewable energy companies to expand their technologies and market share in sustainable energy production.
2. Green Technology - The development of eco-friendly, floating solar plants presents an opportunity for green technology companies to explore new solutions for sustainable energy production, while also considering the impact on local ecosystems.
3. Disaster Resilience - The construction of typhoon-resistant floating solar plants presents an opportunity for disaster response and resilience companies to offer more reliable and sustainable energy solutions in areas prone to extreme weather events.
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