Governor Koike mentioned that the introduction of photovoltaic power generation would serve as a catalyst to change people’s mindsets and accelerate the shift to renewable energy and that Tokyo would collaborate and cooperate in the research and development of new technologies such as film-type perovskite solar cells and cylindrical solar cells, which are expected to expand the number of installation sites.  She also added, “Along with that initiative,  Tokyo will also support installation in existing condominiums, where approximately half of Tokyo’s households live, and strongly promote implementation in large cities where space is limited. The project is not limited to Tokyo, but will work with local governments and industry grous that are actively working to spread the solar power movement throughout Japan. In addition, the project plans to establish a 5 billion yen public-private partnership fund to promote the installation of storage batteries, which are indispensable for stabilizing the supply of renewable energy-derived electricity such as solar and hydrogen.” 

Tthe first meeting of the “Renewable Energy Implementation Expert Board” was held on June 19 with the theme of “Solar Power Generation”. The experts have provided advice on effective and strategic measures for social implementation of photovoltaic power generation, which the TMG is promoting. 

Izumi Kaizuka, Director & Principal Analyst of RTS Corporation also provided advice by her presentation of “Trends of Global PV power generation and Expectations for Tokyo”.

Reference:   Tokyo Metropolitan Re-energy Implementation Expert Board  (Japanese)