Reducing 278 tons of CO2 emissions per year. A floating photovoltaic system on the pond adjacent to the Hirakata Plant in Japan, has entered full-scale operation

The Hirakata Plant had previously introduced renewable energy, with rooftop solar installations, but securing additional installation sites became a challenge as generation capacity expanded. Floating photovoltaic systems make effective use of reservoir surface area and can be installed without the large-scale earthworks or land alterations required for newly created ground-mounted systems, thereby reducing environmental impact.

The new installation is expected to supply approximately 663 MWh of electricity annually, equivalent to about 5.3% of the plant’s annual electricity consumption. Annual CO₂ emissions are projected to be reduced by approximately 278 metric tons (equivalent to 19,857 trees*). In addition, by returning fees for use of the reservoir surface to the local community as maintenance and management payments, the project contributes to addressing regional issues.