Policy push for Japanese solar

While the world may have added at least 500 GW of solar in 2024, Japan’s PV market is slowing. Izumi Kaizuka, manager of the research division at RTS Corp., explains why the PV consultancy predicts Japan will add 5.5 GW of solar in 2025, down from 6.2 GW in 2024.

Issue 02 - 2025

New buildings in the Tokyo region will be required to install solar from April 2025. Other regions are expected to implement similar policies in the run-up to 2030.

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