Japanese Floating Solar Backed by Apple

Apple is taking its clean energy promise to Japan and the open sea

Lulu Chang, March 8, 2017 (Digital Trends)

“…[Apple component supplier Ibiden] will power all of its Apple manufacturing with 100 percent renewable energy…Ibiden is planning to invest in more than 20 new renewable energy facilities, one of which is among the largest floating solar photovoltaic systems in Japan…[Floatovoltaics’ advantages include avoiding the cost and regulatory restrictions of land, avoiding viewscape concerns, preventing water evaporation, restricting algae blooms, and increasing array efficiency because the water cools the panels]…The impressive structure is built on a converted lumberyard to ensure that the island nation doesn’t lose too much real estate in the name of environmental friendliness…” click here for more

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