Tokyo Becomes the First in Japan to Mandate
Tokyo estimates the initial cost of installing a 4-kilowatt solar panel system at ¥1.17 million (approximately $7,800). This cost is expected to be
The city also plans to promote the adoption of high-performance solar panels suited to urban environment. Tokyo estimates the initial cost of installing a 4-kilowatt solar panel system at ¥1.17 million (approximately $7,800). This cost is expected to be recovered in approximately 13 years through income from selling electricity.
Installing solar panels not only reduces monthly electricity bills but also ensures power availability during outages. Check the conditions and see how much subsidy you can receive. Tokyo will require solar panel installation on new homes starting April 2025.
In March last year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government established a 150 billion yen fund to subsidize the installation of solar power generation equipment for Tokyo residents. Subsidies will be provided if solar panels are installed during the construction of new eco-friendly houses or while retrofitting existing houses with insulation.
There has been a great response to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's announcement in 2022 of “ the mandatory installation of photovoltaic power generation for new buildings ” and the term “the mandatory installation” seems to have made a particularly strong impression.
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