Hankyu Railway Expands Renewable Energy Use for Rail Power with Additional 25MW Corporate PPA: Reaching 16.7% of Total Rail Power and Up to 60% During Daytime
Hankyu Corporation has signed an additional 25MW corporate PPA for its railway operations, bringing the total to 30MW. This initiative aims to increase the renewable energy ratio to 16.7% of total railway power and up to 60% during daytime hours by FY2029, reinforcing its 'Carbon Neutral Transit' across all lines.
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Hankyu Corporation today signed an additional 25MW corporate PPA*1 for its railway power requirements. Combined with the 5MW corporate PPA that commenced power reception in April 2025, this brings the total contract volume to 30MW. The additional contract was concluded with Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., utilizing electricity generated by Sun Trinity LLC and Marubeni Shinpower Corporation, who will develop and operate new solar power facilities.
Upon the completion of all power sources under this additional contract in FY2029 and beyond, the total power generation via corporate PPAs is expected to reach approximately 52 million kWh annually. This accounts for 16.7% of the total electricity used in Hankyu Railway's rail business. Furthermore, during daytime hours, generation is expected to reach a maximum of 28,000 kW per hour, which is sufficient to cover 60% of the power consumed during those hours. The implementation of this additional contract will result in a new CO2 reduction of approximately 18,000 tons annually, equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions of about 7,300 households.
The company will continue to promote the introduction of new solar power facilities through this initiative and contribute to the creation of environmental value and the realization of a decarbonized society.
*1 About Corporate PPA:
A long-term, fixed-price power supply contract where electricity consumers receive power from solar power facilities located away from the point of demand (off-site) through a power producer and a retail electricity provider. PPA stands for 'Power Purchase Agreement.'
Outline of the Additional Contract
- Parties: Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (Retailer), Sun Trinity LLC / Marubeni Shinpower Corporation (Power Producers)
- Capacity: 25MW (Total including previous contract: 30MW)
- Expected Generation: Approx. 52 million kWh per year (Total)
Mechanism for Achieving 'Carbon Neutral Transit Across All Lines'
In addition to the electricity from corporate PPAs and solar power facilities installed at Settsu-shi Station, Nishinomiya-kitaguchi Station, Shojaku Factory, and Hotarugaike Station (which began operation in late March 2026), the company utilizes Kansai Electric Power's 'Renewable Energy ECO Plan'*2. This adds the environmental value of non-fossil certificates to achieve virtually zero CO2 emissions, enabling 'Carbon Neutral Transit' for the entire line.
*2 About Renewable Energy ECO Plan:
A CO2-free electricity rate menu from Kansai Electric Power that adds the environmental value of non-fossil certificates derived from renewable energy.
Hankyu Corporation: https://www.hankyu.co.jp/
Publisher: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.
1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka
Upon the completion of all power sources under this additional contract in FY2029 and beyond, the total power generation via corporate PPAs is expected to reach approximately 52 million kWh annually. This accounts for 16.7% of the total electricity used in Hankyu Railway's rail business. Furthermore, during daytime hours, generation is expected to reach a maximum of 28,000 kW per hour, which is sufficient to cover 60% of the power consumed during those hours. The implementation of this additional contract will result in a new CO2 reduction of approximately 18,000 tons annually, equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions of about 7,300 households.
The company will continue to promote the introduction of new solar power facilities through this initiative and contribute to the creation of environmental value and the realization of a decarbonized society.
*1 About Corporate PPA:
A long-term, fixed-price power supply contract where electricity consumers receive power from solar power facilities located away from the point of demand (off-site) through a power producer and a retail electricity provider. PPA stands for 'Power Purchase Agreement.'
Outline of the Additional Contract
- Parties: Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (Retailer), Sun Trinity LLC / Marubeni Shinpower Corporation (Power Producers)
- Capacity: 25MW (Total including previous contract: 30MW)
- Expected Generation: Approx. 52 million kWh per year (Total)
Mechanism for Achieving 'Carbon Neutral Transit Across All Lines'
In addition to the electricity from corporate PPAs and solar power facilities installed at Settsu-shi Station, Nishinomiya-kitaguchi Station, Shojaku Factory, and Hotarugaike Station (which began operation in late March 2026), the company utilizes Kansai Electric Power's 'Renewable Energy ECO Plan'*2. This adds the environmental value of non-fossil certificates to achieve virtually zero CO2 emissions, enabling 'Carbon Neutral Transit' for the entire line.
*2 About Renewable Energy ECO Plan:
A CO2-free electricity rate menu from Kansai Electric Power that adds the environmental value of non-fossil certificates derived from renewable energy.
Hankyu Corporation: https://www.hankyu.co.jp/
Publisher: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc.
1-16-1 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka