Does Japan have a problem with solar power?

A Mainichi Shimbun survey found that of all 47 prefectures in Japan, 80% have problems with solar power energy in one way or another. Known as the "sunny land" because of its many fair-weather days, the western Japan prefecture of Okayama is highly suited to solar power generation.

Are prefectures worried about solar power?

When combined with the two that said they are "worried about future problems," over 80% of prefectures are concerned about problems with solar power. When asked what type of problems the prefectures faced (multiple answers permitted), 29 said mudslides, 28 said damage to landscapes and 23 said environmental destruction.

Where is the solar power mega project located?

A mountain of construction materials is seen at the site of the planned solar power mega project on the island of Ukujima in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, in November 2022. (Photo courtesy of a resident) Large-scale renewable energy projects across Japan are stuck in limbo, unable to flip the "ON" switch despite having government approval.

Is Ili a prefecture?

Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture administers the directly-administered, county-level city of Yining; 2 other county-level cities; 7 counties; 1 autonomous county; and the two prefectures of Altay and Tacheng, despite Ili being a prefecture-level division itself.

Will solar power replace nuclear power in Japan?

(Mainichi/Kenji Konoha) Solar energy, expected to replace nuclear power as a main source of electricity, has turned into a big headache across Japan, as solar power stations have proven to be eyesores and their impact on the environment destructive.

Will pasture grass grow under solar panels in Nagasaki?

In accordance with plans to grow feed for livestock in part of the planned mega solar project area in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, pasture grass growth is seen being monitored beneath solar panels at the site in March 2023. The panels are not connected to a power grid, as the plant has not started operating.