Fukuoka Prefecture's Support for Rooftop Solar and Related Equipment: Applications Until November 27Fukuoka Prefecture helps pay for solar panels on company roofs
Fukuoka Prefecture supports small and medium-sized businesses installing rooftop solar (10 to 50 kW) together with high-efficiency air conditioning and water heating equipment, cogeneration, and storage batteries (20 kWh or more). Applications run from April 15 to November 27, 2026, and close early if requested amounts reach the budget. Eligible are businesses that have set emission reduction targets under the prefecture's decarbonization program, among others.
- April 15Announced by the prefecture; applications open
- November 27Application deadline (ends early if the budget is reached)
Key points
- Eligible equipment: rooftop solar (10 to 50 kW) and, installed with it, high-efficiency air conditioners, high-efficiency water heaters, cogeneration systems, and storage batteries (20 kWh or more)
- Requirements: at least 50% of generated electricity is used on site, CO2 performance at least 30% better than conventional equipment, and generated electricity is stored and used in normal times
- Eligible: SMEs that have set greenhouse gas reduction targets under the prefecture's decarbonization management first-step support program, or hold SBT certification
- Application period: April 15 (Wed) to November 27 (Fri), 2026. Acceptance may end within the period if requested amounts reach the budget
- Applications go to the Fukuoka Prefecture Center for Climate Change Action Promotion (within the Kyushu Environmental Management Association). The responsible division is the Decarbonized Society Promotion Division of the Prefecture's Environment Department
What to do in practice
- First check that you have set reduction targets under the prefecture's first-step support program
- Confirm with your installer that the design meets the requirements, such as roof area and the share used on site
- Check subsidy rates and caps in the prefecture's materials, and confirm the accounting and tax treatment with your advisers
Fukuoka Prefecture has a program that helps companies put solar panels on their roofs and use that electricity themselves. Installing storage batteries and energy-saving air conditioners at the same time is also covered. You can apply until November 27.
- ○Applies: Rooftop solar of 10 to 50 kW
- ○Applies: You use at least 50% of the electricity yourself
- ○Applies: You have set the prefecture's reduction targets or hold SBT certification
- ×Does not apply: You apply after November 27
Points
- Solar panels placed on a roof are covered
- Storage batteries and energy-saving air conditioners can be installed together
- At least half of the electricity made must be used by the company
What the words mean
- SBT certification
- Recognition that a company's targets for cutting CO2 and similar emissions are scientifically sound
- Storage battery
- A large battery that stores electricity so you can use it when needed
- Fukuoka Prefecture: Fukuoka Prefecture: Support for rooftop solar and related equipment by SMEs in the prefecture (April 15, 2026)
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