First for Subways: Tokyo Metro and Kansai Electric Power Sign Physical PPA for Decarbonization
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Tokyo Metro and Kansai Electric Power have signed the first Physical Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in the Japanese subway industry. Starting April 2026, renewable energy from a newly developed 990kW solar plant will be supplied to 15 commercial facilities, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 798 tons per year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the physical PPA that Tokyo Metro has entered into?
- A: It is a system where the power and environmental value from a solar power plant built offsite (offsite) are purchased together and supplied through the existing power grid.
- Q: How much CO2 will be reduced through this initiative?
- A: An annual reduction of approximately 798 tons is expected. This is equivalent to about 15% of the CO2 emissions from the 15 commercial facilities involved.
- Q: When will the power supply begin?
- A: The supply is scheduled to start in April 2026.