Offshore solar power tested out on Tokyo Bay with pilot projects – Nikkei Asia

TOKYO — Tokyo Bay is becoming a test bed for offshore solar power in Japan, as growing demand for renewables and a shortage of land spur companies to take on the challenges of energy generation at sea.

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction (SMC) in April completed installation of Japan’s first offshore solar farm built for commercial use. The facility was connected to an underwater cable in May and has begun transmitting power onshore.