TOKYO, Japan – Sonnedix Japan K.K. (Sonnedix Japan) has completed the acquisition on behalf of the Sonnedix Group of companies (Sonnedix Group) of two solar PV plants totalling 5.5 MW in the Shimane prefecture, west of Japan. Both plants began commercial operation in 2018.

Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix said: The acquisition of these operational solar PV plants in Japan is further testament to Sonnedix’s commitment to the Japanese market, and to optimize each investment for the long-term, as we continue to actively seek opportunities to expand our global footprint.

This acquisition brings the total operating capacity in the country managed by Sonnedix Japan to over 100 MW. In addition, Sonnedix Japan manages 237.8 MW of solar PV capacity in construction, and a total controlled capacity in excess of 500 MW.

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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is an Independent Solar 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, including over 950MW of photovoltaic power plants in operation, as well as several hundred MW under development, in Italy, France, Spain, USA/Puerto Rico, Chile, South Africa and Japan.

For more information, please visit 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://sonnedix.com). Click here for more information about Sonnedix Japan

Tokyo, Japan – Sonnedix Oita Solar, a 38.7 MW solar PV plant, began commercial operation on Monday, 16 March 2020. This is the first 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 portfolio to 95 MWp in Japan – with an additional 116 MWp, expected to reach COD in 2020.

Located in the Oita prefecture, the plant is expected to produce 46,400 MWh of clean energy during its first full year of operation. This is the equivalent to powering around 15,500 households, avoiding the emission of around 22,502 metric tons CO2 per year. The electricity generated by the solar plant will be sold to Kyushu Electric, through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

Axel Thiemann, Sonnedix Group CEO, said: The beginning of the operations phase for Sonnedix Oita Solar marks a milestone for Sonnedix Japan, and the Sonnedix Group, as it consolidates our in-country-growth and expansion strategy, and positions us 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 more than 300 MW of solar PV capacity in operation or construction and over 500MW of total controlled capacity.

Sonnedix Oita Solar, built by Maetel Construction Japan, is powered by 340Wp LG ground- mounted modules, as well as 1,667kW central PV inverters manufactured by Toshiba- Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation (TMEIC).

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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is an Independent Solar 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, including over 950MW of photovoltaic power plants in operation, as well as several hundred MW under development, in Italy, France, Spain, USA/Puerto Rico, Chile, South Africa and Japan.

For more information, please visit 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.
Click here for more information about Sonnedix Japan

Project drives next phase of Sonnedix expansion in Japan

Tokyo, Japan – Sonnedix Japan K.K. (Sonnedix Japan) has announced financial close on a JPY 14.2 billion (EUR 113.9 million) project financing with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited (SMTB) for the 36.4 MW Kurayoshi solar PV plant.

The 36.4 MW Kurayoshi solar PV plant is located in the Tottori Prefecture. The ‘Notice to Proceed’ was previously issued to the EPC contractor, Maetel Construction Japan, in November 2018, during the METI feed-in-tariff reduction proposal consultation.

Sonnedix Japan currently manages almost 250 MW of solar PV capacity in operation or construction on behalf of the Sonnedix group of companies (Sonnedix), which expects to exceed 500 MW of solar PV operational capacity in the next few years in Japan. The Kurayoshi solar PV plant, Sonnedix’s third ‘mega-plant’ to enter construction in the last 12 months, is expected to start operation in mid-2020.

“Achieving financial close for the Kurayoshi project is the latest milestone in our long-term commitment to the Japan market, and is testament to our confidence in achieving operational excellence for all our projects under the new governmental regulations announced in 2018,” said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix. “I look forward to continued growth as Sonnedix Japan actively seeks opportunities to acquire quality solar PV projects in all stages of development.”

The Kurayoshi solar PV plant will use over 100,000 Hanwha 345 Wp modules and 13 TMEIC central inverters. When completed, the plant will generate approximately 42,000 MWh of clean electricity per annum, equivalent to the amount consumed by approximately 12,000 households.

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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is an Independent Solar Power Producer 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, including over 800 MW of photovoltaic power plants in operation, as well as more than 800 MW under development, in Italy, France, Spain, USA/Puerto Rico, Chile, South Africa and Japan.

For more information, please visit 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.jp).

Tokyo, Japan – Sonnedix Japan K.K. (Sonnedix Japan) has reached financial close on a Yen 16.5 billion non-recourse financing with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for the 41.6 MW Sano solar PV plant, on behalf of the Sonnedix group of companies (Sonnedix).   

Sonnedix, one of the leading players in the Japanese solar market, currently has more than 160 MW of capacity in construction managed by Sonnedix Japan.  The 41.6 MW Sano plant, located in the Tochigi prefecture, will become the group’s third largest in country when operational and marks further progress towards the over 400 MW expected to be delivered into operation over the next few years.

Andreas Mustad, Sonnedix CEO, said:

“The scale with which we are growing our global platform is exemplified by the pace of progress in Japan. Whether we build or acquire a PV plant, we are committed to optimize each investment for the long-term.”

The EPC contractor, juwi Shizen Energy Inc, has begun construction of the Sano solar plant, which is expected to start operation in late 2020. When completed, the solar plant will generate approximately 45,000 MWh of clean electricity per annum, equivalent to the amount consumed by approximately 15,000 households and will avoid the emission of circa 30,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year compared to conventional power generation.

About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is an Independent Solar 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, including over 700 MW of photovoltaic power plants in operation, as well as several hundred MW under development, in Italy, France, Spain, USA/Puerto Rico, Chile, South Africa and Japan.
For more information, please visit 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). 
Click here for more information about Sonnedix Japan

About juwi Shizen Energy Inc.

juwi Shizen Energy is an international joint venture established in January 2013 by Shizen Energy Inc. and juwi AG – a German company which is a world leader in wind power, photovoltaic development, and EPC. As of February 2018, juwi Shizen Energy has completed EPC projects for photovoltaic power plant with a combined output of approximately 155 megawatt in 57 locations around in Japan.
For more information, please visit  www.shizenenergy.net/corporate/group/juwi-shizen-energy.html

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Tokyo, Japan – Sonnedix Japan K.K. (Sonnedix Japan) has reached financial close on a YEN 13.9 billion non-recourse debt facility with MUFG Bank, Ltd for the 46.6 MW Tono solar PV plant, on behalf of the Sonnedix group of companies.

This significant milestone comes less than a year after the project was acquired from its previous owners in June 2017, bringing Sonnedix’s total capacity in operation or under construction in Japan to 169 MW.   Assets in Japan are acquired or built and operated on behalf of Sonnedix by its operating partner, Sonnedix Japan, and this is a further step in the Japan growth strategy, which is on track to deliver over 400MW into operation in the next few years.

“We are very proud of the Tono project milestone, which means Sonnedix now has over 200 MW of capacity in construction across our global platform”, commented Andreas Mustad, Sonnedix CEO. “This is in parallel to the growth achieved over the last 12 months through the acquisition and integration of solar PV assets in other OECD countries. As our platform continues to scale, so does our commitment to its operational excellence in the long term.”

The EPC contractor, NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation, has begun construction of the solar plant, which is expected to start operations in early 2020. When completed, the solar plant is expected to generate over 53,000 MWh of clean electricity per annum, equivalent to the amount consumed by approximately 17,650 households.

About Sonnedix
Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is an Independent Solar 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, including over 700 MW of photovoltaic power plants in operation, as well as several hundred MW under development, in Italy, France, Spain, USA/Puerto Rico, Chile, South Africa and Japan. For more information, please visit 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). Click here for more information about Sonnedix Japan

About MUFG
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with over 1,800 locations in more than 50 countries. The Group has over 150,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.mufg.jp/english

About NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation
NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation (TSE: 1973; NESIC) provides integrated communication services that combine the strengths of system integration and related support services, as well as sophisticated engineering and facility management capabilities, for a broad range of customers, including telecommunications carriers, enterprises and government agencies. For more information, please visit www.nesic.co.jp/english

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