The Solar Ark, a unique, ark-shaped, solar photovoltaic power generation facility, offers activities to cultivate a better appreciation of solar power generation, and thereby of both ecology and science. This 315m-wide, 37m-tall facility is located in Gifu Prefecture, in the geographical center of Japan, and can be seen from the JR Tokaido bullet train, which runs past on an adjacent railway track.
Stationed at the center of the Solar Ark is the Solar Lab, a museum of solar energy and one of the more unusual museums in the world. A unique, hands-on, outdoor light exhibition will be launched here in 2005, for the first time in Japan. In the future, expect a variety of interesting things to emanate from here.
Topics
-
Jul.01.2009
As of June 30, 2009, the Solar Ark visitor program has changed.
-
Feb.03.2009We are sorry to inform you that we have stopped the service of Ark View Cafe once from February 1, 2009.
-
Jul.07.2008This Web site has updated.
Activities
-
Jun.23.2008CO2 Reduction Sign Message to be displayed on Solar Ark (through August 31)
-
Jun.19.2008SANYO to participate in "Tanabata Light Down" on July 7 by turning off SANYO neon signs throughout Japan, including that at Solar Ark
-
Jun.19.2008SANYO to participate in "Black Illumination 2008" on June 21 by turning off SANYO neon signs throughout Japan, including that at Solar Ark
