Japan's solar energy boom runs out of steam
Some advocates fear the government is retreating from its clean-energy commitments
Makurazaki, Japan
RICE fields, golf courses and even a disused airport runway. All over the southern Japanese region of Kyushu, unexpected places gleam with electricity-producing solar panels.
Solar use in Japan has exploded in the last two years as part of an ambitious national effort to promote renewable energy. But the technology's future role is now in doubt.
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