Kitakyushu City, located in Fukuoka Prefecture in western Japan, has launched the Kitakyushu Triangle Model, a pioneering public-private circular economy initiative for solar panels—the first of its kind in the nation.
On November 25, 2024, Kitakyushu City signed a partnership agreement with Hamada Co., Ltd. and Shinryo Corporation. Through this collaboration, the city aims to actively promote the deployment of second-life solar panels.
- Kitakyushu City – Plans to widely adopt second-life solar panels.
- Hamada Co., Ltd. – Specializes in solar panel reuse and recycling, including PPA projects utilizing second-life panels.
- Shinryo Co., Ltd. – Located in Kitakyushu Eco-Town and equipped with advanced solar panel recycling technology, achieving a recycling rate of over 99%.
