# JTEKT Corporation announces commissioning of a 2 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar carport at a facility in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · The Manila Times*

## Key points

- JTEKT commissioned a 2 MWp solar carport in Kagawa under a 20-year PPA with Peak Energy.
- The solar carport covers 640 parking spaces and was completed in just 5 months.
- JTEKT expects to save nearly 40% on electricity costs compared to grid power.
- The installation will generate about 2,500 MWh annually, avoiding 1,090 tons of CO₂ emissions each year.
- Carport solar projects require more complex engineering and safety management than conventional rooftop solar.

**Companies:** Toyota, JTEKT Corporation, Peak Energy
**Countries:** Japan, Singapore

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