We are pleased to announce the great success of our 5th seminar: Farm-based solar power generation which contributes to local community on 8 March. The seminar was presented by prominent researchers and practitioners.
The seminar focused on the trends in national policies, the latest technologies related to farm-based solar power generation and how we should tackle issues related to the spread of farm-based solar power generation in the future.
【Contents】
“Current Status and Challenges of Farm-based Solar Power Generation” by Takahiro Fujioka, Assistant Director, Chugoku and Shikoku Agricultural Administration Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan
“Influence of Farm-based Solar Power Generation Facilities on Cultivated Crops” Hirofumi Jitsuoka, Professor Emeritus, Hiroshima University
“Efforts for Greenhouse Environment Control Technology including Automatic Shading in Hiroshima Prefecture” Takeyoshi Kawaguchi, Director, Cultivation Technology Research Department, Hiroshima Agricultural Technology Center, Hiroshima Prefectural Government
“Characteristics of Next Generation Organic Solar Cells and Their Application to Agriculture” Masahide Kawaraya, Visiting Professor, Suwa Tokyo University of Science
“What should be done to promote Farm-based Solar Power Generation ” Discussion with 5 speakers
The event provided an enjoyable time for exchanging ideas and networking opportunities for future collaboration.
About TGIF Seminar
The TGIF seminar drives to engage with all participants to understand the challenges and identify new research and business opportunities through collaborations. The outcomes could lead to further research funding or new business opportunities and strengthening cross-sector networks. By working with multidisciplinary academics and industry partners, we aim to contribute to regional and national development as a successful example in Japan, specifically in the area of ‘carbon neutral, smart city and campus SDGs.