In the futuristic style of using technology to solve any problem that may arise, Japan has decided that they can solve their food and energy problems by using huge floating off-shore rigs. While Japanese are usually pro-nuclear ; the fact is that being extremely earthquake prone has meant that they are under constant risk despite using the best available materials and safeguards.

The country also has no reserves of fossil fuels, also resulting in Japanese being the biggest efficiency lovers on the planet.

Food is another problem in a country where there is not even space for its citizens, leave alone farms to grow food. The floating eco-rig generators which measure 1.2 miles by 0.5 miles (2km by 800m) are intended to harness the energy of the Sun and wind. They are each expected to produce about 300 megawatt hours of power. Some of the power that the solar cells and wind turbines produce will be hived off to fuel colossal underwater banks of light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

The lamps are intended to convert the platforms into nurseries for specially selected seaweed that absorbs carbon dioxide and feeds fish and plankton. Deep-sea water that is rich in minerals will enhance the seaweed growth. The wind turbines will power pumps that will then draw the water to the surface.The rigs will be unmanned and comprise several hexagonal platforms.

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