OREANDA-NEWS. September 06, 2012. Fujitsu Limited and Leopalace21 Corporation today announced that they will begin a virtual solar power plant pilot project that puts ICT to use. The implementation of this project, located in Fukushima Prefecture, results from the adoption of the "Verification Demonstration of a Virtual Solar Power Plant Using ICT" proposal submitted by the two companies to the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association as part of its "Fiscal 2012 Reconstruction Initiative to Promote the Spread of Solar Power Generation for Residential Use (Fukushima Pilot Project)."(1)

Based on project results, the two companies will endeavor to promote the spread of solar power generation, while working to ensure the project contributes to Fukushima Prefecture's reconstruction.
About the Pilot Project
1. Objective

Through the implementation of the "Verification Demonstration of a Virtual Solar Power Plant Using ICT," the two companies will verify that this is an effective model for spreading solar power generation, and then will consider further business development. In addition, this business will contribute to the spread of solar power generation and the reconstruction of Fukushima Prefecture.
2. Project Overview

Utilizing a rental business scheme developed by Leopalace21, the new business model—comprising leased rooftops used as solar power plants—will be developed and verified, with Fujitsu working to bring about a large-scale virtual power generation plant that ties together a disparate system of solar power generating sites.