"Solar City" proves allure of sun's energy in Japan

By Mayumi Negishi

OTA, Japan (Reuters) - Solar panels glisten across Ota City's tiny Pal Town neighbourhood, nestled among strawberry fields in one of Japan's sunniest spots, a testament to the allure of renewable energy in this resource-poor country.

Three-quarters of Pal Town's homes are covered by solar panels, which are distributed for free and have become one of the main draw-cards for residents keen to minimise their power bills.

"We moved here because of the panels -- it was something we wanted, but not something we could afford on our own," said resident Mika Hiroshima, who moved to Ota with her husband and two small children in early 2005. "It just doesn't pay."

Full Article at http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-GreenBusiness/idUSTRE4AA2L620081111

This excellent news has been reported on my local news program just now! It immediately caught my attention. Because... this is exactly what I am dreaming of!

"Every household has its own solar panel roof and the solar energy generated electricity is self-sufficient for household usage."

I've been having this thought for quite a while. I am quite certain that this is possible with today's technology! However, our "beloved" government has not done anything at all. Besides the expensive cost of the solar panel installation, I guess this must be related to the profits of Power company... 

Look at this! Japan has made it! The whole town "Ota" solar panel installation is fully sponsored by the Japan government. Why not my country's government can do something like this? Why not other countries?

Green economy is going to be next generation of works! It's the next "Big" thing! And it's going to be very "profitable". Why not those "big bosses" start doing about this... It saves the environment and it makes money!

I just do not understand....

Well, if they do see the potential growth, others see... and one of them is me :) Stay tuned.

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