Nippon Solar Services (NSS) who is a Developer, Asset Manager, and Operator of mega-solar projects in Japan, announced it has selected LG CNS as the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor in relation with the construction, interconnection and commissioning of a 33MW solar park located in the Ōita Prefecture in the Kyushu region. An EPC contract was signed between the parties earlier this month in Tokyo. LG CNS’s sister company, LG Electronics, will provide high-efficiency 315 watt solar power modules to meet the project requirements.

The signing attests the excellent relationship developed rapidly throughout the negotiation process between NSS and LG CNS, and represents a strong base for long term successful cooperation between the two parties. Construction of the solar park will start later this year, when all permitting and financial arrangements for the project are finalized.

NSS already built and operates 2 solar parks in the Yamanashi Prefecture and is busy implementing other solar plants in various parts of the country. The addition of the Ōita project is a significant step forward in the company’s strategy to deliver high quality solar plants and to supply sustainable decarbonized electricity to the grid. The event represents also a key milestone for Sonnedix, whose investments in Ōita and other solar projects in Japan are managed by NSS, as its trusted Japanese operator.

The Ōita project falls into the on-going Feed-In Tariff Scheme managed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and aiming to increase the portion of renewable generation facilities in the national energy mix.

About NSS:

NSS (sonnedixjp.dev) is a Developer, Asset Manager, and Operator of mega-solar projects in Japan, and the trusted Japanese operator for investments made by Sonnedix, a joint venture between Sonnedix Global Holdings Ltd and IIF Solar Investment Ltd, which is owned by investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

NSS, has completed a second mega-solar power plant, located two hours west of Tokyo in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, with funding from Sonnedix. Hitachi Systems, Ltd. constructed the 2.5MW plant and will perform operation and maintenance activities. Financing under a lease structure was provided by Hitachi Capital Corporation.

Mark Bogner, COO of NSS, said: “We are very pleased to confirm our strong commitment by completing and putting into operation another mega-solar plant in Japan. We have now successfully completed the full cycle of development, financing and finally operation on two plants in this market and look forward to expanding the fleet we manage further”

NSS (sonnedixjp.dev) is a Developer, Asset Manager, and Operator of mega-solar projects in Japan, and the trusted Japanese operator for investments made by Sonnedix, a joint venture between Sonnedix Global Holdings Ltd and IIF Solar Investment Ltd, which is owned by investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

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 invests in, develops, builds, owns and operates solar power plants globally. For more information about Sonnedix, please visitwww.sonnedix.com.

Hitachi Capital Corporation was founded in 1957 as a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., and has become one of the leading financial service companies in Japan. Through subsidiaries located not only in Japan but in the United Kingdom, Poland, the United States, Canada, China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, Hitachi Capital has a strong presence for high quality services and solutions across the world.

Hitachi Systems, Ltd. is an IT services company with strengths in high-quality operations and maintenance services. Hitachi Systems works closely with customers through a network of roughly 300 service sites and contact centers across Japan, through which it offers a wide range of business system design and integration services.  For details: www.hitachi-systems.com/eng.

NSS, has completed its first mega-solar power plant, located two hours west of Tokyo in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, with funding from Sonnedix. Hitachi Systems, Ltd. constructed the 2MW plant and will perform operation and maintenance activities. Financing under a lease structure was provided by Hitachi Capital Corporation. As part of its commitment to supporting local communities, NSS contributed a small solar system for the Hokuto City community center.

Mark Bogner, COO of NSS, said: “We are very pleased to be delivering our first renewable electricity to the Japanese electrical grid. With another high quality Hitachi-built power plant due to be completed in May, and with several larger projects in advanced stages of development, we are looking forward to a very exciting future in Japan.”

NSS (sonnedixjp.dev) is a Developer, Asset Manager, and Operator of mega-solar projects in Japan, and the trusted Japanese operator for investments made by Sonnedix, a joint venture between Sonnedix Global Holdings Ltd and IIF Solar Investment Ltd, which is owned by investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

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 invests in, develops, builds, owns and operates solar power plants globally. For more information about Sonnedix, please visitwww.sonnedix.com.

Hitachi Capital Corporation was founded in 1957 as a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., and has become one of the leading financial service companies in Japan. Through subsidiaries located not only in Japan but in the United Kingdom, Poland, the United States, Canada, China, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, Hitachi Capital has a strong presence for high quality services and solutions across the world.