Hulic, Hulic Energy Solution, and Clean Energy Connect Begin Collaboration on Off-site Corporate PPA Service
Hulic Co., Ltd., Hulic Energy Solution Co., Ltd., and Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. have started a collaboration on an off-site corporate PPA service. The initiative will develop around 800 non-FIT small-scale solar power plants to provide additional renewable energy to Hulic Group facilities starting from July 2026. This effort supports Hulic's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy for all its buildings by 2029 and includes disaster resilience features for local communities.
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Hulic Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "HLC"), Hulic Energy Solution Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "HES"), and Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "CEC") are starting collaboration on an off-site corporate PPA service.
In this initiative, a limited liability company jointly funded by CEC and HLC (hereinafter "Generation LLC") will develop and operate approximately 800 non-FIT (*1) small-scale solar power plants with a total capacity of approximately 70MW. The additional (*2) renewable energy generated will be provided to various facilities of the Hulic Group via an off-site corporate PPA (*3) service through HES, the Hulic Group's retail electricity provider. The provision is scheduled to begin sequentially from July 2026 to March 2029.
◼️ Background of this initiative and expected effects
HLC endorses the Japanese government's 2050 carbon neutral goal and is promoting various initiatives to achieve its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Particularly for reducing Scope 2 and Scope 3 (*4) emissions, HLC is proceeding with a plan to newly develop renewable energy power generation facilities such as solar power equipment to convert 100% of the electricity used in all its owned buildings to renewable energy by 2029.
The off-site corporate PPA service utilizing renewable energy is attracting attention as a method for consumers to procure renewable energy stably over the long term. In addition, models utilizing distributed power sources are expected to contribute to reducing environmental impact and coexisting with local communities.
The supply volume through this initiative is planned to be 73 GWh per year, equivalent to approximately 20% of the annual electricity consumption (*5).
Scheme diagram of this initiative
◼️ Contributing to regional resilience around power plants through blackout countermeasures during disasters
The non-FIT small-scale solar power plants developed this time will introduce "Sonaeru Outlet®" (Preparedness Outlet) provided by Clean Energy Connect. "Sonaeru Outlet®" is an emergency outlet that allows residents living nearby to use electricity generated by solar power when a blackout occurs due to a disaster or other reasons in the area where the power plant is installed. Through this, the aim is to contribute to blackout countermeasures (improving resilience) during disasters in the areas where the power plants are installed.
Sonaeru Outlet
◼️ Future outlook
Since joining RE100 (*6) in 2019, the HLC Group has promoted renewable energy businesses, achieving RE100 in 2023 through the development of non-FIT solar power generation (only 3 companies globally and only HLC domestically meet the new technology requirements). Through this initiative, we will accelerate the introduction of additional renewable energy and aim to realize a carbon-neutral society together with our customers by expanding off-site corporate PPA services utilizing distributed power sources.
CEC provides one-stop, speedy, and flexible solutions ranging from drafting plans for the introduction of optimal green power to execution support, post-introduction effect verification, and target achievement for decarbonized management companies and RE100 participating companies. Primarily by installing non-FIT small-scale solar power plants utilizing abandoned farmland in a distributed manner nationwide (2,700 locations as of March 2026), it realizes the speedy introduction of green power and systematic CO2 reduction. Utilizing CEC's know-how and track record in power plant development and operation, and the provision of off-site corporate PPA services, we will contribute to HLC's expansion of renewable energy procurement and the achievement of its carbon-neutral goals.
*1 Non-FIT refers to a solar power sales method that does not use the FIT (Feed-in Tariff) system.
*2 Additionality means directly contributing to an increase in the total amount of renewable energy generation through the new development of renewable energy power sources.
*3 Corporate PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) is a contract in which a company purchases renewable energy from a power generation company at a fixed price over a long period. It is attracting attention as an energy procurement method that enables companies to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions. An off-site corporate PPA is a form in which power is procured from a remote power generation facility via a general transmission and distribution network, and the power generation company supplies power and environmental value as a set to the consumer.
*4 Scope 2 refers to emissions from the manufacturing process of electricity, heat, and steam purchased by the company. Scope 3 refers to emissions from other companies related to business activities.
*5 Calculated based on the assumed annual electricity consumption of the entire Hulic Group in FY2029.
*6 Abbreviation for "Renewable Electricity 100%," an international initiative joined by companies that set a goal of sourcing 100% of the energy required for their business activities from renewable energy.
[Contact information regarding this matter]
Hulic Co., Ltd.
Public Relations & IR Department
TEL: 03-5623-8102 / FAX: 03-5623-8125
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd.
Corporate Headquarters
E-mail: info@cleanenergyconnect.jp
Website: https://cleanenergyconnect.jp/
In this initiative, a limited liability company jointly funded by CEC and HLC (hereinafter "Generation LLC") will develop and operate approximately 800 non-FIT (*1) small-scale solar power plants with a total capacity of approximately 70MW. The additional (*2) renewable energy generated will be provided to various facilities of the Hulic Group via an off-site corporate PPA (*3) service through HES, the Hulic Group's retail electricity provider. The provision is scheduled to begin sequentially from July 2026 to March 2029.
◼️ Background of this initiative and expected effects
HLC endorses the Japanese government's 2050 carbon neutral goal and is promoting various initiatives to achieve its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Particularly for reducing Scope 2 and Scope 3 (*4) emissions, HLC is proceeding with a plan to newly develop renewable energy power generation facilities such as solar power equipment to convert 100% of the electricity used in all its owned buildings to renewable energy by 2029.
The off-site corporate PPA service utilizing renewable energy is attracting attention as a method for consumers to procure renewable energy stably over the long term. In addition, models utilizing distributed power sources are expected to contribute to reducing environmental impact and coexisting with local communities.
The supply volume through this initiative is planned to be 73 GWh per year, equivalent to approximately 20% of the annual electricity consumption (*5).
Scheme diagram of this initiative
◼️ Contributing to regional resilience around power plants through blackout countermeasures during disasters
The non-FIT small-scale solar power plants developed this time will introduce "Sonaeru Outlet®" (Preparedness Outlet) provided by Clean Energy Connect. "Sonaeru Outlet®" is an emergency outlet that allows residents living nearby to use electricity generated by solar power when a blackout occurs due to a disaster or other reasons in the area where the power plant is installed. Through this, the aim is to contribute to blackout countermeasures (improving resilience) during disasters in the areas where the power plants are installed.
Sonaeru Outlet
◼️ Future outlook
Since joining RE100 (*6) in 2019, the HLC Group has promoted renewable energy businesses, achieving RE100 in 2023 through the development of non-FIT solar power generation (only 3 companies globally and only HLC domestically meet the new technology requirements). Through this initiative, we will accelerate the introduction of additional renewable energy and aim to realize a carbon-neutral society together with our customers by expanding off-site corporate PPA services utilizing distributed power sources.
CEC provides one-stop, speedy, and flexible solutions ranging from drafting plans for the introduction of optimal green power to execution support, post-introduction effect verification, and target achievement for decarbonized management companies and RE100 participating companies. Primarily by installing non-FIT small-scale solar power plants utilizing abandoned farmland in a distributed manner nationwide (2,700 locations as of March 2026), it realizes the speedy introduction of green power and systematic CO2 reduction. Utilizing CEC's know-how and track record in power plant development and operation, and the provision of off-site corporate PPA services, we will contribute to HLC's expansion of renewable energy procurement and the achievement of its carbon-neutral goals.
*1 Non-FIT refers to a solar power sales method that does not use the FIT (Feed-in Tariff) system.
*2 Additionality means directly contributing to an increase in the total amount of renewable energy generation through the new development of renewable energy power sources.
*3 Corporate PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) is a contract in which a company purchases renewable energy from a power generation company at a fixed price over a long period. It is attracting attention as an energy procurement method that enables companies to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions. An off-site corporate PPA is a form in which power is procured from a remote power generation facility via a general transmission and distribution network, and the power generation company supplies power and environmental value as a set to the consumer.
*4 Scope 2 refers to emissions from the manufacturing process of electricity, heat, and steam purchased by the company. Scope 3 refers to emissions from other companies related to business activities.
*5 Calculated based on the assumed annual electricity consumption of the entire Hulic Group in FY2029.
*6 Abbreviation for "Renewable Electricity 100%," an international initiative joined by companies that set a goal of sourcing 100% of the energy required for their business activities from renewable energy.
[Contact information regarding this matter]
Hulic Co., Ltd.
Public Relations & IR Department
TEL: 03-5623-8102 / FAX: 03-5623-8125
Clean Energy Connect Co., Ltd.
Corporate Headquarters
E-mail: info@cleanenergyconnect.jp
Website: https://cleanenergyconnect.jp/