JR Kyushu announced its participation in a new business to acquire and operate small-scale solar power plants, as Japan’s fixed-price buyback scheme nears its end in 2032. The joint venture includes a University of Tokyo-affiliated startup and two other firms. With most solar facilities in Kyushu under 1MW, concerns over abandonment post-subsidy have grown. The initiative aims to streamline operations using meteorological and hygiene data, with a goal of securing 10MW—equivalent to the annual electricity demand of 2,000 households—by 2027. Source: JR Kyushu
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