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Softbank plans huge Hokkaido solar plant

Softbank Corp. has selected Tomakomai, Hokkaido, as the site for Japan’s largest solar power plant, with an output capacity of at least 200,000 kw, industry sources said Wednesday. Softbank subsidiary SB Energy Corp. is planning the facility in anticipation of … Continue reading

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Despite headwinds, solar energy making progress, advocates say

Bright future: Rows of solar panels cover the roof of Solar Frontier’s plant in Kunitomi, Miyazaki Prefecture. ERIC JOHNSTON PHOTOS POWERING THE FUTURE Finishing touches: Workers process solar panels on the assembly line in Solar Frontier’s Miyazaki Prefecture plant. KUNITOMI, … Continue reading

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Solar plant cleans Kawasaki image

Infamous for pollution, the city turns to renewables Sun screen: The Ukishima solar power plant in Kawasaki near Tokyo’s Haneda airport is taking the rays on July 12. HIROKO NAKATAFew people may realize there is a giant solar power plant … Continue reading

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