Bluefield Energy Launches FIP Transition Aggregation Support Available from a Single Low-Voltage Power Plant, with First Adoption by a Private Owner in Kyushu

Bluefield Energy Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takafumi Shimada), a company using technology to reform structural inefficiencies in distributed energy generation and electricity retail, announced that its aggregation service has begun providing support for FIP transition aggregation, available from as little as one low-voltage power plant. The first adopter is a private owner operating one low-voltage power plant in the Kyushu area. FIP transition refers to switching the trading method for generated electricity from the FIT system (Feed-in Tariff, a fixed-price purchase system) to the FIP system (Feed-in Premium, a system in which the subsidy price is fixed while the electricity sales price is linked to market prices). Background: Despite growing demand for renewable electricity, the sales environment for low-voltage power sources has been changing due to renewable energy output curtailment and shifts in national policy. For small-scale power plant owners, FIP transition is an option, but understanding the system, completing procedures, and preparing for post-launch operations require specialized expertise, making adequate support difficult to obtain. This is especially challenging for small owners who hold only a few power plants, or just one. Bluefield Energy has begun offering a support framework for small-scale power plant owners that organizes the practical work required for regulatory compliance and supports them through the start of operations. By making support available from a single power plant, the company will provide FIP transition aggregation support to small-scale owners who have previously had limited access to such assistance. Bluefield Energy will continue providing necessary support to owners facing practical burdens and operational concerns, regardless of the size or number of power plants they own. Implementation overview: The first adoption was by a private owner operating one low-voltage power plant in the Kyushu area. According to Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, the forecast output curtailment rate for Kyushu in fiscal 2026 is 6.9%, the highest nationwide. Approximately 1.22 billion kWh of generation is expected to be subject to curtailment, which is likely to have an even greater impact on power plant owners’ electricity sales revenue and business plans. Amid these changes in the sales environment, the owner was interested in FIP transition but found it difficult to take concrete action because of the system’s complexity and the heavy practical workload. For small-scale owners in particular, the limited number of plants they own makes it difficult to find an advisory contact. Even when they can obtain information about the system, it is not easy to organize the necessary steps on their own. In this case, the owner faced concerns such as not knowing where to begin and being unable to foresee the procedures and post-transition operations. Bluefield Energy organized the practical tasks required for FIP transition and provided hands-on support with post-launch operations in mind. The company’s ability to provide practical, in-depth support and its flexibility in serving owners with just one power plant were highly evaluated, leading to this adoption. This initiative demonstrates that aggregation support for FIP transition can become a realistic option for owners of low-voltage and small-scale power plants. Comment from the adopting owner: “Turning anxiety over declining revenue into hope through thorough support.” I purchased a low-voltage power plant in Kyushu because I expected stable future revenue. However, I could not personally deal with the revenue decline caused by increasingly serious output curtailment in recent years. The system itself is extremely difficult to understand, and I think many private owners have no idea where to start. Even if they are interested in the FIP system, the reality is that private owners with just one low-voltage plant cannot even find someone to consult. In that situation, Bluefield Energy sincerely understood my circumstances and clearly explained the complex system and necessary procedures. I was surprised that by simply handing over the documents, I could entrust everything from application to coordination, with no cost burden. As someone with a main job, the reassurance of having experts accompany me through the process is extremely encouraging. The procedures are currently underway, and I have heard that some FIP transition cases have improved revenue by around 10%. I look forward to completing the transition before autumn, when output curtailment is frequent, and seeing how revenue changes. Outlook: By handling a wide range of cases, including low-voltage and small-scale power plants, BlueField will expand renewable energy operation options into areas that have previously been difficult to support. Going forward, the company will continue supporting power plant owners from regulatory compliance through post-launch operations, helping reduce practical burdens, promote stable operations, and contribute to the sustainable use of renewable energy. Company overview: Bluefield Energy Co., Ltd.; Representative Director: Takafumi Shimada; Address: 9F Shinbashi MCV Building, 5-13-5 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Established: November 2024. Business areas include power aggregation services for solar power and storage batteries, development and provision of the billing management system BF Cloud, and development and operation outsourcing for renewable energy power plants and storage facilities.