Solar power generation installed on the levee of a water play area, demonstration experiment starts in Aichi Prefecture.
ケネスエネルギー開発
On July 7, Pacific Consultants began a demonstration experiment as part of the "Yahagigawa and Toyokawa Carbon Neutral Project" promoted by Aichi Prefecture, by installing blocks that incorporate solar power generation equipment into the levees of a retention basin. This experiment will verify whether it is possible to generate electricity using new "perovskite solar cells" without compromising the functionality of the levees. The duration of the experiment is until March 2026. It will also assess the effects of rain and wind, weed control effectiveness, and the risk of electric shock, aiming to establish safe and efficient maintenance management methods. If this technology is put into practical use, it is expected to promote the introduction of renewable energy by utilizing the spaces of water infrastructure such as levees, dams, and ponds. Additional benefits such as reduced weeding costs and strengthened levees are also anticipated. Retention basins temporarily store river water during floods and play an important role in disaster prevention. Through this project, Aichi Prefecture aims to realize the utilization of renewable energy and achieve carbon neutrality.
