Kennedy, Powell, Son launch clean energy system


US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and Colin Powell observed the launch of a new clean energy system in Tokyo today.

They were joined by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son.

Son’s telecom giant is a partner in the joint venture along with America’s Bloomenergy Corporation.

Former Secretary of State Powell sits on the board of Bloomenergy.

The system provides an efficient way to burn gas to power office buildings or charging stations for electric cars.

In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear accident, SoftBank has been investing heavily to expand the supply of clean energy.