[UPDATER Co., Ltd.] Cloud-type solar power generation “Peepa” enters the Chubu area for the first time
*UPDATER Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 27, 2024
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Cloud-type solar power generation “Peepa” enters the Chubu area for the first time
*Hamamatsu Makomodake Power Plant, which aims to solve the problem of abandoned rice fields, will start accepting users from September 4th* UPDATER Co., Ltd. (Location: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Eiji Oishi), which operates the renewable energy platform “Minna Denryoku,” can generate solar power remotely and separately without having to install solar panels at home. On September 4, 2024, we will begin accepting applications for the Hamamatsu Makomodake Power Plant (Smart Blue Co., Ltd.) as the second installment of “Pipa (cloud-based solar power generation)”, a service for individuals who contract with a site and use the electricity generated. We would like to inform you that it will start from Sunday (Wednesday).
In addition, with the launch of the “Peepa” service in the Chubu area, a general information session (webinar) about the service will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Ppa cloud-type solar power generation: https://minden.co.jp/personal/ppa Hamamatsu Makomodake Power Plant: https://smartblue.jp/voice/hamamatsusama
* -Summary of Peepa Part 2-*
Service name: Peepa Cloud-type solar power generation
Price: 1,800 yen per month (tax included) *You must subscribe to a Minna Electric Power plan.
Target area: Chubu Electric Power area (2nd round)
Second power plant
・Hamamatsu Makomodake Power Plant: Registration starts on September 4th Location: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Output: 49.5kW
Number of plots for sale: 93 plots
Monthly fee: 1,800 yen (tax included)
* 1. What is the new Pipa Power Plant “Hamamatsu Makomodake Power Plant”? * * Trying to solve the problem of abandoned rice field land * The increase in abandoned farmland is a social problem that not only affects agriculture but society as a whole. In particular, the amount of abandoned cultivated land for rice fields continues to increase. A major factor behind this is that people are abandoning farming due to the drop in rice prices, and a change in business models in paddy fields is required.
Like rice, Makomodake is a crop grown in paddy fields, and it has been confirmed that it can grow without problems under solar sharing, and it was selected because it is expected to yield several times as much as rice. Ta. The Hamamatsu Makomodake Power Plant takes on the challenge of reusing abandoned rice paddies as a new model for solar sharing that balances agriculture and solar power generation. What is Makomodake?
“Makomodake” refers to the enlarged stem of a plant in the grass family called “Makomo”, and the white part of the enlarged stem is eaten. Because it looks and feels similar to bamboo shoots and has a mild taste, it is an ingredient that goes well with all sorts of dishes, and although it is not yet familiar in Japan, it is a popular ingredient in Chinese cuisine.
Makomodake mushrooms are shipped to local restaurants and are climbing the ladder as Hamamatsu’s new specialty product. During the peak season, harvest experience events are held for the local community, and peepa users of this power station are also welcome to participate. Makomodake grown at a power plant
*2. What is “Peepa” cloud-type solar power generation?*
“Peepa” is a service for individuals who subscribe to solar panels in remote areas for a monthly fee and use the generated electricity to power their homes. This system allows people who cannot install solar panels at home, such as those who live in apartments, to easily use the generated electricity.
Pipa is a service that can be used at points in the same area as the power plant, and following the first round in the Kanto area, we will now start accepting users in the Chubu area as the second round.
* [Features of Peepa] *
*Use your own electricity*
When you use Peepa, the amount of electricity used and the amount of power generated are matched every 30 minutes, and the matched amount can be used for almost free (*1). In addition, any surplus electricity that is not matched will be purchased at market price (*2) and discounted from your monthly electricity bill (*3).
*1 Wheeling usage fee and renewable energy levy will be charged. *2 Prices every 30 minutes in the relevant area in the spot market operated and published by the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX). *3 A purchase fee of 1 yen/kWh will be charged.
*Easy to start using*
Peepa is a system in which contracts are made for only the necessary sections, rather than contracting for the entire power plant. Just like choosing seats in an art gallery on the web, you can contract for as many sections as you like. Peepa is a monthly subscription and there are no initial costs, so anyone can easily start using it no matter where they live. Applications can be completed in just 2 minutes from the electric power member’s My Page.
*3. About general service briefing session (webinar)*
We will be holding a service briefing session (webinar) for the general public to coincide with the start of user acceptance for the second Peepa service. At the briefing session, Chubu Electric Power area
We will talk in detail about the structure and fee structure of Mako Modake Solar Sharing.
-overview-
Date and time: September 3, 2024 (Tuesday) 18:00-19:00
Holding method: Zoom
How to apply: Please fill out the necessary information on the dedicated form and apply.
We will send you a briefing URL to the email address described in the morning of September 3 (Tuesday).
Dedicated form: https://forms.gle/FZGaELmZReV5JxMd7
*Deadline: Monday, September 2, 2024, 15:00
The owner, Smart Blue Co., Ltd., with the Hamamatsu Makomodake Power Plant in the background. [Right] Renewable Energy Promotion Division Director and COO Yutaka Omura [Left] Renewable Energy Promotion Division
Agribusiness Division Yuya Kashima
* 4. About the future of Peepa*
In response to the global trend of decarbonization, the number of renewable energy power plants and the number of people who want to use renewable energy are increasing.Now is the time to ask, “Who generates renewable energy, where, and how?” There is a shift to One option to achieve this is to build a renewable energy power plant at home and live on electricity from it, but it is difficult for anyone to do because of the cost, location, and building they live in. It’s not an easy option.
By creating a society in which people can indirectly own power plants in a subscription-like manner and live off of that electricity, Peepa is creating a future where everyone can easily use essential renewable energy. We will continue to create. In addition, we will place emphasis on the connections between electricity producers and local communities that are created in the process, and will build new relationships between those who produce and those who use electricity. We will continue to work hard to create an environment where Peepa can be used in any region of Japan.
■About UPDATER Co., Ltd.
The company name was changed from Minna Denryoku Co., Ltd. on October 1, 2021. As a social update company, for corporations and individuals Provides SX service. Minna Denryoku, a renewable energy business that utilizes unique patented blockchain technology to commercialize electricity traceability for the first time in the world, has become one of the top platforms in Japan. In order to realize a “visible lifestyle,” we are developing the wellbeing business “Minna Air” and the ethical procurement business “TADORi.” 4th Japan SDGs Award Prime Minister’s Award, 2021
He has received numerous awards including the Grand Prize in the Project Category at the NIKKEI Decarbonization Awards.
UPDATER Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Location: 8F Suntowers Center Building, 2-11-22 Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Representative Director: Eiji Oishi
Established: May 25, 2011
Capital: 1,407,978,000 yen (Capital reserve: 2,142,178,000 yen) *As of March 31, 2024
Business details: Decarbonization business “Minna Denryoku” and other SX services such as well-being and biodiversity.
Corporate site: https://www.updater.co.jp/
■Contact information regarding this matter
-Inquiries regarding use of Peepa-
E-mail: ppa-personal@minden.co.jp
Contact form: https://portal.minden.co.jp/contact/guest
TEL: 03-6277-5441 Reception hours 10:00-18:00 (Closed on January 1st)
-Press relations-
UPDATER Co., Ltd. Co-creation and Communication Department Kikugawa/Toshima TEL: 03-6805-2228 (Reception hours weekdays 11:00-15:00)
E-mail: pr@minden.co.jp