Google and Shizen Energy have signed a long-term agreement to purchase solar energy in Japan.

Shizen Energy Inc. and Google have signed a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) for an utility-scale solar project in Japan.

Under this PPA, Google will receive associated environmental attribute certificates generated by a new 20 megawatt (MW) AC project being developed by Shizen Energy and its partner Bison Energy Inc. on a former golf course located on the same power grid as a Google data center in the city of Inzai, Chiba Prefecture.

Construction of the new solar power plant to be built under the PPA is scheduled to start in 2026 and be completed in 2027.

Shinji Okuyama, vice president of Google Japan, said: “This agreement marks a milestone in our regional clean energy strategy. Google is proud to enable this utility-scale solar project in Japan to support the operation of our Inzai data center, which is in line with Google’s ambition to use 24/7 zero-emission energy across the board by 2030 networks in which we operate. “

Oliver Senter, Shizen Energy’s executive director of investments and finance, said: “We are pleased to announce this PPA with Google, which adds to our growing portfolio of corporate PPAs in Japan. We have worked closely with our partner Bison Energy on this project, reflecting our strategy to serve as a hub to connect customers’ decarbonization needs with a deep pool of projects developed by both Shizen and its partners.”

To “take action for a Blue Planet”, Shizen Energy will continue to work towards the decarbonization of enterprises by providing solutions such as the development of renewable energy power plants, the creation and sale of environmental values, and the long-term supply of renewable energy energy through corporate PPAs.

【On Google topic】
Google’s mission is to organize information from around the world and make it universally accessible and useful. With products and platforms such as Search, Maps, Gmail, Android, Google Play, Google Cloud, Chrome and YouTube, Google plays a significant role in the everyday lives of billions of people and has become one of the most famous companies in the world. Google is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

【About Shizen Energy Inc.】
Established in June 2011. With the company’s goal of “Taking Action for a Blue Planet” in mind, the company’s activities include the development, financing and asset management of renewable energy power plants using solar, wind, small hydro, and biomass. Since 2016, the company has also focused on overseas operations, expanding its development and energy projects in areas such as Southeast Asia and Brazil. In 2019, the company also entered the energy technology market, offering microgrid and VPP construction, intelligent charging and discharging services for electric vehicles, and other services under its self-developed EMS (energy management system). Shizen Energy Group has committed to producing over 1 GW of renewable energy in Japan and abroad.
・Headquarters: Fukuoka Ohori Bldg. 3F/6F, 1-1-6 Arato, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
・Representative Directors: Ken Isono, Kenji Kawado, Masaya Hasegawa
・URL: http://www.shizenenergy.net/en/

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