Japanese handmade solar panel factory

Who makes solar panels in Japan?

In 2020, Kaneka’s see-through photovoltaic modules were added to the Japan National Stadium. Kyocera Solar has been producing solar panels since 1975. In 2021, Kyocera completed restoration work on a 13.7-MW floating solar park in Japan. Sharp Solar has been harnessing the power of the sun since 1959 (that’s over 60 years!).

Why should you buy solar panels from Japanese manufacturers?

There are still good reasons to purchase panels from Japanese solar panel manufacturers, however. The main reason is that these companies are still making some of the best solar panels on the market. One of the main reasons they are so good at making solar panels is that they have been doing it for a long time.

Which Japanese solar companies have a long history?

These are some of the Japanese solar companies with a long history: Mitsubishi Solar has been developing solar cells since 1974. The Mitsubishi Electric Group itself has been around even longer and just celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021. Kaneka started studying amorphous silicon solar technology in 1980.

Are Japanese companies interested in solar manufacturing?

Japanese corporate giants with no previous experience in the solar industry have shown that they are willing to get involved in solar manufacturing. This provides an opportunity for these companies to put their efficient manufacturing processes to work expanding our capacity to create clean, renewable energy.

Who makes solar panels?

Kyocera Solar has been producing solar panels since 1975. In 2021, Kyocera completed restoration work on a 13.7-MW floating solar park in Japan. Sharp Solar has been harnessing the power of the sun since 1959 (that’s over 60 years!). Sharp Corporation just celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2022.

Why are solar panels so expensive in Japan?

One of the reasons for this is the relatively high cost of producing solar panels in Japan compared to other Asian countries. IMS Research has noted that the rise of low cost Chinese solar panels has taken away from Japan’s market share in the PV industry.