Toshiba Group supported a project plan of Fukushima Reconstruction Solar Co. (which is engaged in power generation and
regional exchanges to help reconstruct Fukushima Prefecture),
invested in the firm, and cooperated with the firm in constructing a photovoltaic power station
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. In March 2013, Minamisoma
Solar Agri-park was completed. This park supplies electricity
generated at photovoltaic power stations to plant factories and
sells surplus electricity to other parties. In order to support children’s development, effective use is made of the photovoltaic
power station and plant factories to offer “Green Academy” classes, which enable children to learn through hands-on experiences. In these classes, children (mainly elementary school students
from the city of Minamisoma) experience charging of electric
vehicles and the most advanced form of agriculture at a factory
while learning how power is generated using natural energy