Q.ENEST Denki Strengthens "Short-Term PPA" Business to Support Corporate Decarbonization
Q.ENEST Holdings and Q.ENEST Power have formed a 16MW solar infrastructure fund to strengthen their short-term PPA business, aiming to reduce 7,100 tons of CO2 annually.
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Q.ENEST Holdings, Inc. (hereinafter "QEHD") and Q.ENEST Power LLC (hereinafter "QEPW"), which promote the electric power business in Japan for Hanwha Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Hee-Jae Chang, hereinafter "HWJ"), have formed an infrastructure fund targeting 160 solar power plants nationwide (DC capacity 16MW scale).
With the formation of this fund, Q.ENEST Denki Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "QEDK") will significantly strengthen the supply base for renewable energy solutions that support corporate decarbonization management, including the "short-term PPA" it provides. This is expected to generate approximately 16.8 million kWh of annual power generation (assuming approximately 1,050 kWh per year per 1 kW of DC capacity) and an annual CO2 emission reduction effect of approximately 7,100 tons. *
* Calculated by multiplying the estimated annual power generation of approximately 1,050 kWh per 1 kW of DC capacity (annual power generation of approximately 16.8 million kWh) by the national average alternative emission factor for FY2026 submission (0.423 kg-CO2/kWh) published by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
■ Deployment of Decarbonization Solutions Centered on "Short-Term PPA"
Currently, as many companies are forced to respond to carbon neutrality, there is an increasing need for renewable energy that can be introduced quickly and flexibly. In order to meet this demand, QEDK is promoting its unique "short-term PPA" business.
~ What is a Short-Term PPA? ~
Securing decarbonized power sources is an urgent issue for domestic companies, but this plan was realized by QEDK, which also conducts electricity retailing, taking on the risks associated with long-term contracts as a solution to the worries of consumers who have many variable factors such as consolidation and changes in management policies.
- Securing a stable supply capacity of 16MW scale
The renewable energy and environmental value created from approximately 160 power plants nationwide covered by this project will be stably provided to companies promoting decarbonization management through corporate PPAs, etc., developed by QEDK.
- Diverse power plans tailored to consumer needs
As a retail electricity business (PPS business), QEDK develops optimal decarbonization solutions tailored to the diverse needs of corporate customers, such as completely fixed unit price plans and market-linked plans.
- Providing high-quality energy communication
QEDK received the highest five-star rating in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's FY2025 "Energy Conservation Communication Ranking System (Electricity Sector)" (announced in December 2025). By combining an excellent communication platform with this project, we meet the needs of consumers, from daytime renewable energy supply to stable supply during all time periods including nighttime.
■ "Capital Recycling" and Operational Structure Supporting the Supply System
This initiative realizes "capital recycling" that early recovers development funds and reinvests in further renewable energy development, based on a total of approximately 2 billion yen in funding from Ricoh Leasing Company, Ltd.
Through asset securitization backed by long-term cash flows generated from solar power plants, we will continue to build a continuous development structure. In addition, Eco Style Co., Ltd. has been appointed for the operation and management of assets (AM and O&M operations) to pursue long-term operational stability and maximize asset value.
■ Future Outlook
QEHD will contribute to the realization of corporate carbon neutrality and optimization of energy costs by vertically integrating the power generation business (Upstream) to the retail business (Downstream), leading the formation of a sustainable society.
[About Hanwha Japan Co., Ltd.]
Established in 1984 as the Japanese subsidiary of Hanwha Corporation, one of South Korea's largest companies. It operates three divisions: Green Energy Business, Chemical Business, and Product Solutions Business, providing key industries such as chemicals, steel, machinery/equipment, auto parts, and IT-related devices across multiple sectors.
With the formation of this fund, Q.ENEST Denki Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "QEDK") will significantly strengthen the supply base for renewable energy solutions that support corporate decarbonization management, including the "short-term PPA" it provides. This is expected to generate approximately 16.8 million kWh of annual power generation (assuming approximately 1,050 kWh per year per 1 kW of DC capacity) and an annual CO2 emission reduction effect of approximately 7,100 tons. *
* Calculated by multiplying the estimated annual power generation of approximately 1,050 kWh per 1 kW of DC capacity (annual power generation of approximately 16.8 million kWh) by the national average alternative emission factor for FY2026 submission (0.423 kg-CO2/kWh) published by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
■ Deployment of Decarbonization Solutions Centered on "Short-Term PPA"
Currently, as many companies are forced to respond to carbon neutrality, there is an increasing need for renewable energy that can be introduced quickly and flexibly. In order to meet this demand, QEDK is promoting its unique "short-term PPA" business.
~ What is a Short-Term PPA? ~
Securing decarbonized power sources is an urgent issue for domestic companies, but this plan was realized by QEDK, which also conducts electricity retailing, taking on the risks associated with long-term contracts as a solution to the worries of consumers who have many variable factors such as consolidation and changes in management policies.
- Securing a stable supply capacity of 16MW scale
The renewable energy and environmental value created from approximately 160 power plants nationwide covered by this project will be stably provided to companies promoting decarbonization management through corporate PPAs, etc., developed by QEDK.
- Diverse power plans tailored to consumer needs
As a retail electricity business (PPS business), QEDK develops optimal decarbonization solutions tailored to the diverse needs of corporate customers, such as completely fixed unit price plans and market-linked plans.
- Providing high-quality energy communication
QEDK received the highest five-star rating in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's FY2025 "Energy Conservation Communication Ranking System (Electricity Sector)" (announced in December 2025). By combining an excellent communication platform with this project, we meet the needs of consumers, from daytime renewable energy supply to stable supply during all time periods including nighttime.
■ "Capital Recycling" and Operational Structure Supporting the Supply System
This initiative realizes "capital recycling" that early recovers development funds and reinvests in further renewable energy development, based on a total of approximately 2 billion yen in funding from Ricoh Leasing Company, Ltd.
Through asset securitization backed by long-term cash flows generated from solar power plants, we will continue to build a continuous development structure. In addition, Eco Style Co., Ltd. has been appointed for the operation and management of assets (AM and O&M operations) to pursue long-term operational stability and maximize asset value.
■ Future Outlook
QEHD will contribute to the realization of corporate carbon neutrality and optimization of energy costs by vertically integrating the power generation business (Upstream) to the retail business (Downstream), leading the formation of a sustainable society.
[About Hanwha Japan Co., Ltd.]
Established in 1984 as the Japanese subsidiary of Hanwha Corporation, one of South Korea's largest companies. It operates three divisions: Green Energy Business, Chemical Business, and Product Solutions Business, providing key industries such as chemicals, steel, machinery/equipment, auto parts, and IT-related devices across multiple sectors.