PARIS, April 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ISE Group, Total
and SunPower have started up a 27-megawatt-peak photovoltaic power
plant in Nanao on Japan's Honshu
Island. Completed one year after the beginning of construction, the
plant will generate clean and reliable electricity to serve
thousands of Japanese households on the island.
The Nanao plant is jointly owned by ISE Group, which holds 50
percent interest, with Total and SunPower each holding a 25 percent
interest.
"ISE Group is a leading company in the egg farming industry with
a world-class quality and safety management system. We are
committed to applying the same dedication to safety and security in
our renewable energy projects," said Hikonobu Ise, Chairman of the
ISE Group. "The photovoltaic power plant that has started its
operations in Nanao is one of the largest in the Hokuriku region.
We are pleased to partner with Total, one of the world's leading
energy companies, and SunPower, which possesses the world's most
efficient solar panel technology. We hope that this project will
further strengthen the friendship between Japan and France."
"Total Solar is proud of the start-up of its first photovoltaic
power plant in Japan. This
project, launched in partnership with Japanese ISE Group and
Total's affiliate SunPower, is part of our strategy to develop new
projects in the fast growing solar market," said Julien Pouget, Senior Vice-President Renewables
at Total. "The start-up of the Nanao photovoltaic power plant is an
important milestone in the history of Total in Japan, where we have been present for 60
years. Total is committed to assisting Japan in further diversifying its energy mix
to ensure a supply of affordable and clean energy through our solar
and liquefied natural gas activities."
"The SunPower solar panels operating at the Nanao solar power
plant maximize the power generated on site by producing 45 percent
more energy in the same amount of space compared to conventional
solar panels, and are recognized for long-term reliability and
performance," said SunPower Vice President Shingo Tajiri. "We are pleased to partner with
Total and ISE Group on our first solar power plant in Japan, a milestone that underscores SunPower's
commitment to the growth of the Japanese market."
The ground-mounted solar power plant has been designed to fully
meet the stringent Japanese earthquake-resistant building
standards. Constructed on 25 hectares of land owned by ISE Group,
the facility is now entirely connected to the electricity
distribution grid and began supplying power through more than
80,000 high-efficiency SunPower solar panels.
About ISE Group
ISE Group, which started its
genetic and breeding improvement business for egg-producing
chickens in Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture in 1912, celebrated
its 100th year in business in 2012 thanks to its many loyal
customers. As a top runner in the egg-producing industry in
Japan, we are committed to improve
egg sanitation by introducing the ISE Integration System for
integrated management of all processes from producing feed and
breeding to egg shipment. Outside Japan, we have 65% market share in six large
states on the U.S. east coast and are expanding our business in
China and Southeast Asia.
About Total
Total is a global integrated energy
producer and provider, a leading international oil and gas company,
and a major player in solar energy with SunPower and Total Solar.
Our 98,000 employees are committed to better energy that is
safer, cleaner, more efficient, more innovative and accessible to
as many people as possible. As a responsible corporate citizen, we
focus on ensuring that our operations in more than 130 countries
worldwide consistently deliver economic, social and environmental
benefits. total.com
About SunPower Corporation
As one of the world's most
innovative and sustainable energy companies, SunPower Corporation
(Nasdaq:SPWR) provides a diverse group of customers with complete
solar solutions and services. Residential customers, businesses,
governments, schools and utilities around the globe rely on
SunPower's more than 30 years of proven experience. From the first
flip of the switch, SunPower delivers maximum value and superb
performance throughout the long life of every solar system.
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, SunPower Corporation has dedicated
customer-focused employees in Africa, Asia,
Australia, Europe, and North and South America. For more information about how
SunPower is changing the way our world is powered,
visit www.sunpower.com.
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