Koshien ballpark turns eco-friendly

Koshien ballpark turns eco-friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Around 1,600 solar panels installed on the roof of Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture start to generate power March 1, 2010. It is estimated that the system will produce enough electricity to light all of the night games held at the ballpark throughout a year.

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