Shimane Prefecture to Launch Subsidy for FIT Non-Fossil Certificate Purchases!
Shimane Prefecture will launch a new subsidy program on April 1, 2026, to support companies purchasing land in its western industrial parks by covering the cost of FIT non-fossil certificates. This initiative, offering up to 1.2 million yen annually for 8 years, aims to reduce corporate CO2 emissions, enhance regional contributions, and promote business relocation to the industrial parks.
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Shimane Prefecture is launching a new subsidy program, in collaboration with the Prefectural Enterprise Bureau, to support companies purchasing new land in the prefectural industrial parks in the western part of the prefecture (Gotsu Regional Hub Industrial Park and Iwami Rinkuu Factory Park). This initiative, which took effect on April 1, Reiwa 8 (2026), aims to promote the sale of these industrial parks.
*What are "FIT Non-Fossil Certificates"?*
FIT Non-Fossil Certificates certify the environmental value of electricity generated from non-fossil fuel sources, such as renewable energy. By purchasing these certificates, the equivalent amount of electricity consumed can be treated as virtually CO2-emission-free.
**1. Overview of the Program**
(1) The Prefectural Enterprise Bureau will, on behalf of companies, procure FIT non-fossil certificates (environmental value) derived from the Bureau's own hydraulic and solar power generation from the non-fossil value trading market and transfer them to companies at market procurement prices.
(2) The Prefectural Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor will provide subsidies for the expenses borne by companies.
*Eligible Companies:* Companies that purchase 1,000m² or more of land in the western prefectural industrial parks (Gotsu Industrial Park, Iwami Rinkuu FP) between Reiwa 8 (2026) and Reiwa 12 (2030) fiscal years.
*Eligible Expenses:* Purchase costs of FIT non-fossil certificates acquired from the Prefectural Enterprise Bureau (excluding consumption tax equivalent). Limited to those corresponding to electricity used within the industrial park.
*Subsidy Amount, etc.:* Fixed subsidy (maximum 1,200 thousand yen/year).
*Subsidy Period:* 8 years from the start of land use.
**2. Business Effects, etc.**
* Reduce CO2 emissions from corporate activities' electricity consumption at low cost.
(Normally, the cost burden for the environmental value portion, which is added to electricity bills, is reduced.)
* Improve corporate image among residents by utilizing regional power plants.
**3. Attached Materials**
* Program Overview Flyer
**4. Contact Information**
* Regarding agency purchase: Shimane Prefectural Enterprise Bureau, Management Division TEL: 0852-22-6641
* Regarding purchase cost support: Shimane Prefectural Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor, Corporate Location Promotion Division TEL: 0852-22-5295
**5. HP Links**
* Regarding agency purchase: Shimane Prefectural Enterprise Bureau, Management Division
https://www.pref.shimane.lg.jp/industry/enterprise/richi/takuchi_jigyo/shosho_dairikonyu.html
* Regarding purchase cost support: Shimane Prefectural Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor, Corporate Location Promotion Division
https://www.pref.shimane.lg.jp/industry/enterprise/richi/yugu/fit_hikaseki_kounyuuhishien.html
*What are "FIT Non-Fossil Certificates"?*
FIT Non-Fossil Certificates certify the environmental value of electricity generated from non-fossil fuel sources, such as renewable energy. By purchasing these certificates, the equivalent amount of electricity consumed can be treated as virtually CO2-emission-free.
**1. Overview of the Program**
(1) The Prefectural Enterprise Bureau will, on behalf of companies, procure FIT non-fossil certificates (environmental value) derived from the Bureau's own hydraulic and solar power generation from the non-fossil value trading market and transfer them to companies at market procurement prices.
(2) The Prefectural Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor will provide subsidies for the expenses borne by companies.
*Eligible Companies:* Companies that purchase 1,000m² or more of land in the western prefectural industrial parks (Gotsu Industrial Park, Iwami Rinkuu FP) between Reiwa 8 (2026) and Reiwa 12 (2030) fiscal years.
*Eligible Expenses:* Purchase costs of FIT non-fossil certificates acquired from the Prefectural Enterprise Bureau (excluding consumption tax equivalent). Limited to those corresponding to electricity used within the industrial park.
*Subsidy Amount, etc.:* Fixed subsidy (maximum 1,200 thousand yen/year).
*Subsidy Period:* 8 years from the start of land use.
**2. Business Effects, etc.**
* Reduce CO2 emissions from corporate activities' electricity consumption at low cost.
(Normally, the cost burden for the environmental value portion, which is added to electricity bills, is reduced.)
* Improve corporate image among residents by utilizing regional power plants.
**3. Attached Materials**
* Program Overview Flyer
**4. Contact Information**
* Regarding agency purchase: Shimane Prefectural Enterprise Bureau, Management Division TEL: 0852-22-6641
* Regarding purchase cost support: Shimane Prefectural Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor, Corporate Location Promotion Division TEL: 0852-22-5295
**5. HP Links**
* Regarding agency purchase: Shimane Prefectural Enterprise Bureau, Management Division
https://www.pref.shimane.lg.jp/industry/enterprise/richi/takuchi_jigyo/shosho_dairikonyu.html
* Regarding purchase cost support: Shimane Prefectural Department of Commerce, Industry and Labor, Corporate Location Promotion Division
https://www.pref.shimane.lg.jp/industry/enterprise/richi/yugu/fit_hikaseki_kounyuuhishien.html