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Japan Tightens Rules for Commercial Solar
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Executive Summary
Japan will end FIT FIP support for most commercial solar plants in fiscal 2027 and strengthen safety and verification rules for large-scale projects
- METI will discontinue FIT FIP support for commercial solar power plants from fiscal 2027
- Rooftop solar and residential solar remain eligible for FIT FIP support
- The shift follows the Mega Solar Countermeasure Package adopted in late 2025
- The package tightens legal rules for inappropriate projects and boosts local coordination
- Community-integrated solar projects are being prioritized under the new approach
- A cabinet-approved bill would extend third-party verification and safety confirmation
- The bill also allows revocation of retail electricity registration after prolonged inactivity
Quick Facts
- What: Ends FIT FIP support for most commercial solar
- Where: Japan nationwide solar power sector
- Why: To tighten oversight and curb inappropriate large-scale projects
- Who: Japan METI and related ministries
- When: Announced March 19 2026 for fiscal 2027
Coverage Timeline: 6 Days
Featured Article
METI announced on 19 March 2026 that Japan will end FIT/FIP support for commercial large-scale solar plants from fiscal 2027, excluding rooftop solar.
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METI announced on March 19, 2026 that Japan will discontinue FIT/FIP support for commercial solar plants from fiscal 2027, supported by Electricity Business Act amendments and third-party verification changes.
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METI announced on 19 March 2026 that Japan will end FIT/FIP support for commercial utility-scale solar from fiscal year 2027, with Electricity Business Act amendments approved on 24 March 2026 to tighten verification and safety governance.