The Japanese city of Higashi Matsushima has used funding from the Japanese government to develop a self-reliant, micro-grid based energy system. The money earmarked for this fiscal year is going in part to the creation of smart energy management systems and distributed generation systems in towns across Japan. The city is now capable of providing itself with 25% of the energy it needs, without relying on the local utility. The funding was granted to help rebuild the city after the 2011 tsunami destroyed 75% of the city's homes. In addition to these examples, there are many more examples that show how renewable energy can be integrated into existing infrastructure.
The Japanese city of Higashi Matsushima has used funding from the Japanese government to develop a self-reliant, micro-grid based energy system. The city is now capable of providing itself with 25% of the energy it needs, without relying on the local utility. The funding was granted to help rebuild the city after the 2011 tsunami destroyed 75% of the city's homes. In addition to these examples, there are many more examples that show how renewable energy can be integrated into existing infrastructure.