Japan's Youth Enter Agriculture with Agrivoltaics

The decrease in the number of agricultural workers is an important social issue for Japan. In such an environment, the entry of young people into agriculture through agrivoltaics is spreading.

University students experiencing farm work with agrivoltaics.

In Japan, the agricultural population has declined by 70% over the past 20 years, while the number of young people entering the agricultural business has remained at a very low level.

On the other hand, more and more young people are interested in building a sustainable society due to the growing interest in climate change issues. Such young people have started to address energy and agricultural issues through agrivoltaics.

In the future, it is necessary to use renewable energy sources to reduce the environmental impact of agricultural production. By learning about agrivoltaics, which combines renewable energy and agriculture on farmland, the next generation will gain a new sense of value.