Following successful performance and reliability testing, the plant is now fully operational and supplying renewable energy to Amazon under a long-term power purchase agreement.
The plant, built on the site of a former golf course, will produce 17,245.72 MWh of clean energy annually. This expansion of X-ELIO's solar power capacity in Japan is a testament to the company’s lasting commitment to this market and will contribute to the Japanese government’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. With this project, X-ELIO has a successful portfolio of 393 MW of solar power plants already built in Japan. In addition, the company has a pipeline of 396 MW of PV Solar and BESS projects in different stages of development.
X-ELIO signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon for 100% of the energy produced by the Funaki plant. As a co-founder of The Climate Pledge, Amazon aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040. The Funaki plant will play a key role in supporting this ambition.
Luis Perezagua, Country Manager of X-ELIO in Japan, stated: “The launch of the Funaki plant reinforces our long-standing presence in Japan and our role in driving forward its energy transition. Beyond energy generation, we remain committed to delivering value to the communities around our projects”.
X-ELIO's support for the local community
Aligned with X-ELIO’s Community Plan, a program designed to generate positive social and environmental impact in the areas where it operates, the company has donated disaster relief equipment to local authorities in Ube. The donation includes a power generator, tents, and other essential materials for setting up emergency shelters and sheds, enhancing the region’s preparedness and resilience.
