2026/10/16

WHATS Seminar [Online] Vol. 268, “Outlook and Business Opportunities of Agrivoltaics (Solar Sharing for Farming)”

WHATS Seminar, Vol. 268

Outlook and Business Opportunities of Agrivoltaics (Solar Sharing for Farming)
 — ​A New Market Explored through Perovskite Solar Cells: Discovering “Untapped Potential” in Farmland
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM JST | Online

[Seminar Overview]

  • 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

How does agrivoltaics, also called solar sharing in Japan, work?
This seminar discusses the basics of this system and examines the potential of this market, where two social challenges—the problem of abandoned farmland and the demand for expanded renewable energy—intersect.
The implementation of next-generation, Perovskite solar cells will redefine farmland itself. This may provide room for the market to accept many entrants from energy, trading, chemical, real estate industries. (*)
This seminar discusses the market structure, business models, and the potential of this sector as a new business and investment opportunity, along with our views based our expertise and track record as a pioneer in this field in Japan.

*) Please note that, as solar sharing utilizing film-type perovskite solar cells is currently in the demonstration phase, there are certain limitations on the information we can provide.

Topics:

  1. Market Environment and Structure
  2. TERRA’s Positioning and Achievements
  3. Business Model
  4. Technological Transformation
  5. Commercialization of Environmental Value
  6. Outlook and Entry Strategies

Speaker: Imari Sanpei, CAO, TERRA Co., Ltd.

Mr. Sanpei graduated from the School of Liberal Arts at the International Christian University, after which he joined Sumitomo Corporation in 2007. There, he engaged in steel trading for both domestic and international markets. In 2012, he left Sumitomo to plan, implement, and manage new business ventures in community development. In 2018, he formed a market event organizing committee with local business owners and residents. Following coordination with local government agencies and autonomous associations, the committee began holding market events. Since 2019, he has provided management support and new business planning and implementation support for several companies, while offering consulting services for community development and management. He has served as an executive director for some of these companies. 
In 2022, he joined TERRA Co., Ltd.

  • 1:50 PM – 2:00 PM

Q&A Session

[Seminar Outline]

Date and Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (JST), Friday, October 23, 2026
Venue: Online Live Streaming

The seminar will be live-streamed through "Deliveru", an online streaming platform provided by Facio Inc.

Fee: 5,000 yen (tax excluded) / 5,500 yen (tax included)

How to Participate:

Registration:

 Registration For the Seminar

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For inquiries in English, please click here.

Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (JST), Thursday, October 22, 2026

Notes:

  • This seminar will be conducted in Japanese.
  • After your registration, we will send an invoice by E-mail or postal mail.
  • Please transfer the participation fee by the day before the event or within one week of receiving the invoice.
  • Cancellations will not be accepted after payment.
  • This seminar can also be registered via Deliveru, with payment options including credit card, convenience store payment, and Pay-easy.
  • Please note that participation may be restricted depending on the registrant’s industry or job function.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made after 3:00 p.m. (JST) on the business day before the event or on the day of the event without prior notice will incur a full participation fee charge, regardless of payment status.

Contact:

For inquiries in English, please click here.
Yano Research Institute Ltd.

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