4 FAQs about Tokyo Solar Power House

Will Tokyo have to install solar panels after April 2025?

Nearly all houses in Tokyo will have to install solar panels after April 2025. The regulation - passed by the Japanese capital's local assembly on Thursday - requires 50 major construction firms to equip homes of up to 2,000 square metres with renewable energy power sources.

Will Tokyo subsidize solar panels?

In March last year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government established a 150 billion yen fund to subsidize the installation of solar power generation equipment for Tokyo residents. Subsidies will be provided if solar panels are installed during the construction of new eco-friendly houses or while retrofitting existing houses with insulation.

Will Tokyo require new detached homes to install rooftop solar panels?

To increase the proportion of renewable energy generation, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will set a precedent by requiring new detached homes to install rooftop solar panels.

Are solar panels required in Tokyo?

All new detached houses in Tokyo after April 2025 are required to have solar panels installed. However, if you are purchasing a property in a different part of Japan, it's possible that solar panels may not be mandated in the region.

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