Tomakomai Port Development Co., Ltd., Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., and Development Bank of Japan Inc. Collaborate on 13MW Solar Power Plant Project in Hokkaido, Japan

Tomakomai Port Development Co., Ltd., Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., and Development Bank of Japan Inc. have joined forces to construct a 13MW solar power plant in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, Japan. This project is designed to support the realization of Tomakomai City's ambitious "Zero Carbon City" initiative by supplying non-fossil value associated with generated electricity to a manufacturer within the Tomakomai area. The Development Bank of Japan Inc. is utilizing its accumulated expertise and the "Green Investment fund" to support the project's advancement and contribute to the realization of a green society.

Key Takeaways:

• The 13MW solar power plant will be constructed by Tomakomai TJD Solar GK (TJD) and will have a generation capacity of 13MW (AC output basis).
• The project aims to support Tomakomai City's "Zero Carbon City" initiative by supplying non-fossil value associated with generated electricity to a manufacturer within the Tomakomai area.
• The Development Bank of Japan Inc. is leveraging its accumulated expertise and utilizing the "Green Investment fund" to support the project's advancement.
• Tomakomai Port Development Co., Ltd. is actively advancing decarbonization initiatives to achieve "contributing to sustainable regions and societies" and "creating economic value" in response to the "Zero Carbon" set by the government, Hokkaido Prefecture, and Tomakomai City.
• Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. has formulated "JAPEX2050: Toward a Carbon-Neutral Society" and is working to expand its renewable energy business, including solar power generation.
• The project will commence its construction in September 2025 and is expected to begin commercial operation by August 2028.

Statistics:

• 13MW: Generation capacity of the solar power plant (AC output basis)
• September 2025: Scheduled commencement date of construction
• August 2028: Expected commercial operation date
• 2050: Target year for net zero emissions set by Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.
• 2021: Year in which Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. formulated "JAPEX2050: Toward a Carbon-Neutral Society"

Sources:

• Original Press Release: Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd.
• "JAPEX20250916_construct_PV_Tomakomai_e.pdf": Appendix document provided by Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.
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• Source: Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd.
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