Local News

Kyushu Electric Power has applied to the government to add a surcharge of 0.15 yen per kWh to all power users based on the new system that allows utilities to purchase excess power from those who generate it with solar panels. This will work out to roughly 45 yen per month for the average household. All the national power companies have announced they will do the same, but solar power generation is more widespread in Kyushu, so the expense to users will be greater.