Japan invents a new form of energy by putting more than 50,000 solar panels in the water

March 4, 2025

Every country wants to lead the renewable energy revolution, and Japan has already begun its journey to the top of the industry. The nation has unveiled a groundbreaking project that challenges all conventions: they plan to build the world’s largest floating solar power plant.

Their goal is clear: to utilize water surfaces to generate electricity without taking up valuable land that could be used for agriculture or other industries, a crucial solution in a country where avxcailable space is extremely limited.

Kyocera will be responsible for developing a massive floating solar farm located in Yamakura Reservoir, in Japan’s Chiba region. This photovoltaic power plant will feature 50,000 solar panels, capable of supplying electricity to 5,000 households once operational.

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The initiative is part of Japan’s effort to find alternative energy solutions in response to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. The goal is to develop a new strategy that will reshape the country’s energy industry.

Japan is a country with very limited space and no possibility of expansion (since it is surrounded by the ocean), so floating solar farms are an ideal way to make use of available areas in densely populated regions.

Additionally, being on water improves efficiency as the panels won’t overheat, leading to better performance.
Not only that, but the installation will also provide shade to the reservoir, helping reduce water loss due to evaporation.

Source: Union Rayo En