Post-Fukushima, Japan Starts Transition to Solar Power

Kagoshima, in southern Japan, is known for its puffing volcano Sakurajima, green tea, and rocket launchpads. Now it has a new superlative — the country’s largest solar plant. Smartphone maker Kyocera recently launched the Kagoshima Nanatsujima Mega Solar Power Plant, a 70-megawatt facility that can generate enough electricity to power about 22,000 homes. The move … Continue reading Post-Fukushima, Japan Starts Transition to Solar Power