
Chapter 26
PV in Japan: Yesterday, Today and
Tomorrow
Osamui Ikki and Izumi Kaizuka
RTS Corporation*
Japan has been one of the leading countries in dissemination
of PV system and production of solar cells. Japan’s efforts on
PV power generation started in early 70s. While PV market in
Japan experienced stagnation for these three years, it is expected
that Japan’s PV market will be revitalized again from 2009 as
a new national target for PV capacity was set and new support
framework for introduction of PV system has started. In July 2008,
the cabinet announced the “Action Plan to Create a Low-carbon
Society”. This plan widely covers specific targets and measures ...