HESTA Solar Adopted as the First Solar Power Installation Project in Tokyo Metropolitan Schools
HESTA Okura's lightweight and flexible 'HESTA Solar' panels have been installed at Tokyo metropolitan schools as the first project of its kind, enabling clean energy generation and boosting disaster preparedness without drilling or adding excessive weight to structures.
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HESTA Okura Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Katsumi Hirosawa; hereinafter 'HESTA Okura') announced that HESTA Solar has been adopted as the first project for the installation of solar power generation equipment in Tokyo metropolitan high schools and special needs schools promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Power generation and storage have officially commenced.
We are pleased to announce that this initiative was featured in the electronic edition of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun on April 9, 2026, and in the morning edition of the same newspaper on April 10.
## Background of Introduction
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been promoting the installation of solar panels in metropolitan schools since fiscal 1994, and currently, the installation rate at educational facilities has reached approximately 65%. While conventional panels have remained difficult to install in certain cases due to weight constraints and the shape of the installation surface, the lightweight and flexible HESTA Solar made it possible to install panels on round roofs and curved surfaces such as gymnasiums, making them eligible for introduction. Since school facilities also serve as evacuation centers, strengthening private power generation and energy storage is considered to have great significance in terms of disaster prevention.
## Features of HESTA Solar
Compared to conventional glass panels, these solar panels are up to 80% lighter, only 3 millimeters thick, can be installed in a bent state, and can even be attached to walls. In addition to maintaining the seismic resistance of buildings when installed on residential roofs, they can also be installed on curved carport roofs. Installation without drilling protects the asset value of the building. Furthermore, we offer a 25-year warranty through thorough quality control and product inspection.
Taking advantage of these characteristics, it is also possible to overlay them on existing deteriorated panels, making it easy to introduce them as replacements.
In Japan, where land is scarce and energy issues are prevalent, the spread of solar power generation in urban areas has been an urgent task to promote the prevention of global warming. Since its launch in 2024, HESTA Solar, which can be installed anywhere, has seen expanding inquiries in urban areas including Tokyo. It is attracting attention as a system that can curb soaring electricity bills and be utilized as an emergency power source during disasters.
Furthermore, HESTA Solar has been certified as a highly functional PV by Cool Net Tokyo as a solar power generation system with excellent functionality.
* An additional subsidy of 80,000 yen/kW is provided for specified roofing materials and construction methods.
■ Looking for Partner Companies
Would you like to start handling the highly popular 'HESTA Solar' with over 5,000 inquiries annually and approximately 1,000 installation track records?
Please enter from here.
https://hestasolar.com/partner/
The new HESTA Solar commercial featuring Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo has been broadcasting since February 2026!
We are pleased to announce that this initiative was featured in the electronic edition of the Nihon Keizai Shimbun on April 9, 2026, and in the morning edition of the same newspaper on April 10.
## Background of Introduction
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been promoting the installation of solar panels in metropolitan schools since fiscal 1994, and currently, the installation rate at educational facilities has reached approximately 65%. While conventional panels have remained difficult to install in certain cases due to weight constraints and the shape of the installation surface, the lightweight and flexible HESTA Solar made it possible to install panels on round roofs and curved surfaces such as gymnasiums, making them eligible for introduction. Since school facilities also serve as evacuation centers, strengthening private power generation and energy storage is considered to have great significance in terms of disaster prevention.
## Features of HESTA Solar
Compared to conventional glass panels, these solar panels are up to 80% lighter, only 3 millimeters thick, can be installed in a bent state, and can even be attached to walls. In addition to maintaining the seismic resistance of buildings when installed on residential roofs, they can also be installed on curved carport roofs. Installation without drilling protects the asset value of the building. Furthermore, we offer a 25-year warranty through thorough quality control and product inspection.
Taking advantage of these characteristics, it is also possible to overlay them on existing deteriorated panels, making it easy to introduce them as replacements.
In Japan, where land is scarce and energy issues are prevalent, the spread of solar power generation in urban areas has been an urgent task to promote the prevention of global warming. Since its launch in 2024, HESTA Solar, which can be installed anywhere, has seen expanding inquiries in urban areas including Tokyo. It is attracting attention as a system that can curb soaring electricity bills and be utilized as an emergency power source during disasters.
Furthermore, HESTA Solar has been certified as a highly functional PV by Cool Net Tokyo as a solar power generation system with excellent functionality.
* An additional subsidy of 80,000 yen/kW is provided for specified roofing materials and construction methods.
■ Looking for Partner Companies
Would you like to start handling the highly popular 'HESTA Solar' with over 5,000 inquiries annually and approximately 1,000 installation track records?
Please enter from here.
https://hestasolar.com/partner/
The new HESTA Solar commercial featuring Manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo has been broadcasting since February 2026!