With the aim of promoting the development of small-scale hydropower, one of the renewable energy sources for which the national government has indicated a direction toward making it a primary power source, and thereby contributing to regional revitalization, support is provided for small-scale hydropower development initiatives led by local communities.
Yamaguchi Prefecture: Small-Scale Hydropower Development Promotion Support Subsidy (FY2026)
October 3, 2026
Summary
Yamaguchi Prefecture provides support for community-led small-scale hydropower development to promote renewable energy and contribute to regional revitalization.
Key Information
| Location | Yamaguchi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 14, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥15,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 10/10 (The maximum amount varies depending on the type of support covered.) |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / Environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Rental fees / Construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / Associations and organizations / Corporations / NPO corporations / Neighborhood associations / Local governments |
| Implementing Agency | Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/soshiki/161/26000.html |