Japan

Visit to Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute (FREA)

Visited Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute (FREA) on July 26th. In the visit, we were briefed about the latest research being conducted in the institute. A site visit to the different laboratories and project sites was provided by FREA representatives. The visit comes as part of MiSK global leadership program for sustainable energy systems.

 

Portable Hydrogen Station

Visited Goyozan Solar Project Site

On July 27th, I visited Goyozan Solar Project site in Iwate, Japan. The solar farm directly supplies 16 MW (Maximum output) to the local grid without the use of energy storage. In the site, we discussed the common issues/problem with the project, which includes panels efficiency, materials used, lifetime, recycling of panels, tariffs and cleaning. The visit comes as part of MiSK global leadership program for sustainable energy systems.

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