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Japan to offer support for exports of flexible perovskite solar cells

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Japan to offer support for exports of flexible perovskite solar cells

Projects in Indonesia, Thailand may qualify for subsidies

Japan’s Sekisui Chemical is developing bendable perovskite solar cells for mass production. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura) 

RIHO NAGAO

February 18, 2026 07:15 JST

TOKYO — Japan plans to offer subsidies for overseas installations of flexible perovskite solar cells, part of the government’s efforts to promote a homegrown renewable energy technology for which the country sees global potential.

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