Canadian Solar has started the commercial operation of its three solar photovoltaic (PV) projects - Oita Kitsuki, Gunma Takasaki, and Yamaguchi Hofu, located in Japan totaling 42 MWp.
All three projects are powered by Canadian Solar bifacial BiHiKu modules, and the energy generated is being purchased by grid operators in their respective areas under Japan's feed-in-tariff program for approximately 19 years at the rates of JPY32 (US$0.24), JPY14.49 (US$0.11), and JPY14.25 (US$0.10), respectively, per kWh.
These solar farms together are expected to generate around 53,000 MWh of renewable energy, which will power approximately 15,000 households, equivalent to avoiding approximately 24,000 tons of annual carbon emissions.
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