A study on incentive to introduce solar power in town area

Focusing on the business scheme of Virtual Power Plants

Abstract

After the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake, we recognized the importance of energy supply in the event of disaster, and the government have promoted the introduction of solar power in urban areas. However, the businesses do not be able to enter the business due to the large initial cost of installing energy equipment. Therefore, the government needs measures to motivate the stakeholders to participate in the spread of solar power. This paper aims to clarify the effectiveness of the business scheme that motivate the stakeholders to participate in the business. Specifically, we will examine the introduction of a virtual power plant in business clusters and high-density residential areas and clarify the effectiveness of the project. As a result, we revealed that it is important to create stakeholder benefits by introducing energy equipment in line with urban renewal for the spread of solar power in urban areas.