Sonnedix Japan starts construction of 16.4MW Sonnedix Motegi solar PV plant, acquired at the end of 2021

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TOKYO, Japan – Sonnedix Japan, on behalf of the Sonnedix Group of companies (Sonnedix Group), has issued Notice-To-Proceed for a 16.4MW solar PV plant in the Tochigi prefecture.

The project, acquired by Sonnedix Japan in December 2021 from Trina Solar Japan Energy, will consist of 540Wp monocrystalline bifacial modules and 3.2MW central inverters.

The solar plant is expected to reach commercial operation by Q3 of 2023. Once completed, Sonnedix Motegi will produce 22,230MWh of clean energy during its first full year of operation. This is the equivalent to powering more than 5,000 households, avoiding the emission of almost 11,000 metric tons CO2 per year. The electricity generated by the solar plant will be sold through an 18 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

“We’re excited to see another project underway, further adding to our platform in Japan where we have been present since 2013 through our trusted partner, Sonnedix Japan”, said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix. “It is another step forward in expanding the use of solar, in the Japanese market and around the world, as we deliver on our commitment to pushing forward the energy transition.”

Sonnedix currently has a total capacity of over 5GW, of which Sonnedix Japan currently manages almost 500MW. The company expects to complete the construction of 82MW within 2022.

 

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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is a global solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a proven track record in delivering high performance cost competitive solar photovoltaic plants to the market. Sonnedix develops, builds, owns and operates solar power plants globally, with a total capacity of over 5GW, including a development pipeline of more than 2GW.
Sonnedix continues to expand its global footprint across OECD countries, with +350 solar plants in operations, as well as several hundred MW under construction or various development stages in Italy, France, Spain, USA, Chile, South Africa and Japan.

contact: comms@sonnedix.com

www.sonnedix.com

 

About Sonnedix Japan

​Established in 2013, Sonnedix Japan is a developer, asset manager, and operator of mega-solar projects in Japan, and the Japanese operator for investments made by ​the Sonnedix ​Group (www.sonnedix.com).
​At present, Sonnedix Japan has a total capacity of almost 500MW, including 17 operational solar PV plants across the country.
For more information, please visit www.sonnedix.jp

 

Sonnedix starts commercial operation on 41.6MW Sonnedix Sano PV plant, in Japan

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TOKYO, Japan – Sonnedix Japan, on behalf of the Sonnedix Group of companies (Sonnedix Group), has completed the construction of 41.6MW solar photovoltaic plant Sonnedix Sano, reaching commercial operation date (COD) on January 5th, 2022.

This is the 7th large scale solar PV project fully managed through the development, financing, and construction phase by Sonnedix Japan for the Sonnedix Group, bringing the operating capacity of the Sonnedix Group’s Japanese portfolio to 333MWp – with an additional 82MW, expected to reach COD during the first half of 2022.

Located in the city of Sano, Tochigi prefecture, the plant is expected to produce 49,000MWh of clean energy during its first full year of operation. This is the equivalent to powering more than 11,000 households, avoiding the emission of almost 24,000 metric tons CO2 per year. The electricity generated by the solar plant will be sold through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

“We start a new year with more success stories about Sonnedix’s Sustainable Growth, this time in our Japanese portfolio, where we’ve been building around 170MW in 2021, and expect to bring another four solar PV plants to operations this year.” said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix. “We look forward to seeing more achievements of Sonnedix Japan, as we consolidate our position as one of the leading players in the Japanese solar market.”

Sonnedix Japan, on behalf of the Sonnedix group of companies (the Sonnedix Group), currently manages a total capacity of around 500MW.

The complex civil construction of Sonnedix Sano was successfully performed by Juwi Shizen Energy and the plant is powered by 280Wp Kyocera modules and 1MW SMA inverters. Juwi Shizen Energy Operations will perform the operations and maintenance services in the solar plant.

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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is a global solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a proven track record in delivering high performance cost competitive solar photovoltaic plants to the market. Sonnedix develops, builds, owns and operates solar power plants globally, with a total capacity of over 5GW, including a development pipeline of more than 2GW.

Sonnedix continues to expand its global footprint across OECD countries, with +350 solar plants in operations, as well as several hundred MW under construction or various development stages in Italy, France, Spain, USA, Chile, South Africa and Japan.


Contact: comms@sonnedix.com 

www.sonnedix.com

 

About Sonnedix Japan

Sonnedix Japan is a developer, asset manager, and operator of mega-solar projects in Japan, and the Japanese operator for investments made by Sonnedix (https://www.sonnedix.com).

For more information, please visit www.sonnedix.jp

SONNEDIX INCLUDES A 16.4MW SOLAR PV PROJECT TO ITS DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE IN JAPAN

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TOKYO, Japan – Sonnedix Japan, on behalf of the Sonnedix Group of companies (Sonnedix Group), has completed the acquisition of a 16.4MW solar PV project from Trina Solar International System Business Unit (ISBU)in Japan – Trina Solar Japan Energy.

The project is in development stage, located in the Tochigi Prefecture of Japan, starting construction works in early 2022 and reaching commercial operations by Q3 of 2023.

“We’re excited to see a continuous growth in our platform in Japan, where we have been present since 2013 through our trusted partner, Sonnedix Japan”, said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix. “Transactions like this further demonstrates our commitment to pushing the energy transition forward, expanding the use of solar in the Japanese market, and around the world.”

 

Sonnedix Japan currently manages, on behalf of the Sonnedix Group, a total capacity of over 500MW, including a development pipeline of over 40MW. The company continues actively looking for further opportunities to expand its platform in Japan, and across other OECD markets.

On this transaction, Sonnedix was advised by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu for legal.

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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is a global solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a proven track record in delivering high performance cost competitive solar photovoltaic plants to the market. Sonnedix develops, builds, owns and operates solar power plants globally, with a total capacity of over 5GW, including a development pipeline of more than 2GW.
Sonnedix continues to expand its global footprint across OECD countries, with 350 solar plants in operations, as well as several hundred MW under construction or various development stages in Italy, France, Spain, USA/Puerto Rico, Chile, South Africa and Japan.

contact: comms@sonnedix.com

Sonnedix Japan closes EUR 141M financing for 45MW Sonnedix Koriyama solar PV plant in Japan

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TOKYO, Japan – Sonnedix Japan, on behalf of Sonnedix, the global solar independent power producer (IPP), has achieved financial close for 45MW Sonnedix Koriyama solar PV plant, from a syndication with The Bank of Fukuoka as an arranger, and further 8 regional banks, for a total facility size over JPY 18.7Bn (EUR 141.4M).

The project was acquired by the IPP in early 2017, while it was under development stage, and it is currently under construction, expecting to achieve commercial operation in early 2024.

Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix, said: “transactions like these further demonstrate our long-term commitment, optimizing our solar PV assets throughout their entire life cycle, and establishing partnerships with local partners that share our purpose of harnessing the power of the sun to build a bright future”.

Sonnedix Japan KK (“Sonnedix Japan”) currently manages a total portfolio of over 590 MW, on behalf of Sonnedix, out of which more than 300MW are currently under construction or in various phases of development.

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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is a global solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a proven track record in delivering high performance cost competitive solar photovoltaic plants to the market. Sonnedix develops, builds, owns, and operates solar power plants globally, with a total capacity of over 4.7GW, including a development pipeline of more than 2GW.
Sonnedix continues to expand its global footprint across OECD countries, with ~350 solar plants in operations, as well as several hundred MW under construction or various development stages in Italy, France, Spain, USA/Puerto Rico, Chile, South Africa and Japan.

contact: comms@sonnedix.com
www.sonnedix.com

About Sonnedix Japan

Sonnedix Japan is a developer, asset manager, and operator of mega-solar projects in Japan, and the Japanese operator for investments made by Sonnedix (www.sonnedix.com).

For more information, please visit www.sonnedix.jp

Sonnedix Japan announces the start of operation of a 2.5MW rooftop solar PV plant on top of a logistics centre in western Japan

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Tokyo, Japan – Sonnedix Japan, on behalf of the global solar independent power producer (IPP) Sonnedix, has started operation of a 2.5MW rooftop solar PV plant, built on top of a logistics centre in western Japan.

This plat will be supplying approximately 3,000MWh of clean electricity every year, through a 14.5 years Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed last June 2020 – the first long-term corporate PPA secured by Sonnedix Japan.

“We are very excited to celebrate the start of operations of our first roof-top project for Sonnedix Japan, and the first long-term corporate PPA signed by Sonnedix Japan in this country. “ said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix – “Moreover, we are delighted to partner with a corporate sponsor to support their renewable goals. It is through these types of partnerships that we fulfil our role as a social citizen, and our purpose of harnessing the power of the sun to build a bright future!”

Sonnedix Japan currently manages – on behalf of Sonnedix – 16 projects in operation totalling 290MW, plus over 250MW in construction and various stages of development. The IPP continues looking for acquisition and development opportunities in Japan, and across OECD countries.
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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is a global solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) with a proven track record in delivering high performance cost competitive solar photovoltaic plants to the market. Sonnedix develops, builds, owns, and operates solar power plants globally, with 4.4GW capacity, including a development pipeline of over 2GW.

Sonnedix continues to expand its global footprint across OECD countries, with almost 340 solar plants in operations, as well as several hundred MW under construction or various development stages in Italy, France, Spain, USA/Puerto Rico, Chile, South Africa and Japan.

contact: comms@sonnedix.com
www.sonnedix.com
        
About Sonnedix Japan

Sonnedix Japan is a developer, asset manager, and operator of mega-solar projects in Japan, and the Japanese operator for investments made by Sonnedix (www.sonnedix.com).

For more information, please visit www.sonnedix.jp