Press Release

Press Release

Development of solar power plants at three locations in Iwate Prefecture - aiming to start operation sequentially from FY2026

March 18, 2026
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

Chubu Electric Power announces that it has decided to construct solar power plants at three locations in Iwate Prefecture (the "Project").

The Project is to construct solar power plants with a total generation output of 3,998 kW at three locations in Iwate Prefecture. The plants will be developed in stages, with consideration for the natural environment, and with the understanding and cooperation of local residents and other related parties, with the aim of starting operation between October 2026 and April 2028.

The Chubu Electric Power Group has positioned renewable energy as one of its main power sources that will contribute to achieving a carbon-free society as well as enhancing energy self-sufficiency, and we will continue active development in order to achieve our goal of "an expansion over 3.2 million kW through ownership, construction, and maintenance of renewable energy plants by around 2030".

Project Overview

Construction plan location

2 locations in Hanamaki City and 1 location in Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture

Power output

Total 3,998 kW
(Total panel capacity: 5788.9 kW)

Annual power output

Approximately 6.83 million kWh in total
(equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of approximately 2,190 general households)

CO2 reduction

About 2,891 tons in total

Scheduled start of construction

June 2026 - April 2027

Scheduled start of operation

October 2026 - April 2028

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