Road Surface Solar Power Technology Trial

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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in Japan has announced a public call for new technologies related to road surface solar power generation. The initiative supports Japan's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and aims to expand the use of renewable energy within road infrastructure. The call invites proposals for advanced solar panel systems that can be installed on pedestrian road surfaces and used in light-load road environments, such as pedestrian areas at Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Stations). The panels must function both as a solar power generation system and as a pavement surface material, and be designed for easy maintenance or replacement. This trial focuses on pedestrian-use areas to avoid issues experienced in earlier field tests on regular roadways and parking lots.