Kaneka Corporation Signs On-Site PPA Agreement with Hokkaido Numata Town
Kaneka Corporation has signed an on-site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Hokkaido Numata Town for the installation of bifacial solar panels and battery storage at Horosin Onsen. The project, set to begin operations in April 2026, aims to support decarbonization and provide stable power for local evacuation centers through a microgrid system. It is backed by the Hokkaido Government’s Subsidy Program for New Energy Facilities.
Kaneka Corporation has announced the signing of an on-site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Hokkaido Numata Town. The agreement involves the installation of bifacial, vertically mounted solar panel systems and battery storage at the municipally owned Horosin Onsen in Numata Town, Hokkaido, an area known for heavy snowfall. Operations are scheduled to begin in April 2026. The project aims to support decarbonization and provide a stable power source for local evacuation centers and disaster response through the system’s microgrid function. The installation is being supported by the Hokkaido Government’s Subsidy Program for the Introduction of New Energy Facilities. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Kaneka Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on November 06, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here
