Canadian Solar Inc. has commenced construction on four solar projects in Japan totaling 143 MWp. This portfolio includes Canadian Solar's flagship mega-project, the 100 MWp Azuma Kofuji project located in the Fukushima Prefecture, and other projects totaling 43 MWp in the Ibaraki and Hiroshima Prefectures.
The Azuma Kofuji project is Canadian Solar's largest project in Japan to date and is also expected to be among the largest in the country. The project will be powered with Canadian Solar high efficiency HiKu modules and is expected to reach commercial operation in Q1 2023. The energy generated will be purchased by the Tohoku Electric Power Company at the rate of JPY36 (US$0.34) per kWh.
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April 18, 2022
Construction starts on 147 MW Abukuma Wind complex in Fukushima
Fukushima Reconstruction Wind Power GK a joint venture established by a consortium of nine companies has started construction of four wind power plants in the Abukuma area in Fukushima Prefecture...
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Solariant Capital enters deal for the sale of a majority interest in 50 MW Tahara Biomass Project
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April 05, 2022
juwi starts commercial operation of 20 MW Kesennuma Shimoyogai solar plant in Miyagi Prefecture
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March 18, 2022
Aker, Mainstream complete acquisition of 800 MW Japanese wind project
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March 10, 2022
Eurus Energy Group completes the repowering of 20 MW Eurus Tomamae Wind Farm in Tomamae-cho
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