– Sunny Health Co., Ltd, JFE Engineering Corporation and Hanwha Q CELLS Japan team up to build solar power plant on abandoned golf course – “Sunny Fukushima” central power plant to be equipped with 105,000 Q.PRO-G3 solar modules – Leading example for the energy turnaround in Japan
[Tokyo, Japan, Thalheim, Germany, 3 June 2014] – The 26.2 MW “Sunny Solar Fukushima Central Plant”, one of the biggest solar power plant construction projects in Japan, will be powered with solar modules from Q CELLS. This was announced by Hanwha Q CELLS Japan, the Japanese representation of world-leading photovoltaics company Hanwha Q CELLS. The company entered into a partnership agreement with Sunny Health Co., Ltd., a fast-growing health food company in Japan being responsible for management of the power plant, and JFE Engineering Corporation, a leading global plant constructor, who performs engineering and construction.
8,000 homes in Fukushima area to be provided with clean energy “Sunny Solar Fukushima Central Plant” is being built on the site of a golf course abandoned after the 2011 earthquake. Approximately 105,000 of Q CELLS leading Q.PRO-G3 solar modules will be used in the project, generating 26.2 MWp of clean electricity. The solar power plant is expected to supply around 8,000 homes in the area with stable power and become a benchmark of successful natural energy generation in Japan. Construction is scheduled for completion in March 2015.
“A leading example of energy transition” Jongseo Kim, Managing Director of Hanwha Q CELLS Japan said: “We are very proud to contribute to this leading example of energy transition in Japan, especially since it is located in the region that was hit so severely by the tragic events of 11 March 2011.” Fukushima suffered particular devastation when the east Japan earthquake and tsunami hit a nuclear power plant there. This prompted controversy in Japan over the issue of Japan’s dependency on nuclear power and had global impact on discussions of future energy supply. In Germany, which is regarded a pioneer country concerning clean energy policy; the government stepped back from their already decided plans of stopping the exit from nuclear power supply. Following the catastrophic events in Japan, the German government changed its policy and continued the so called “Energiewende” (Energy Transition) in Germany.
Charles Kim, CEO of Hanwha Q CELLS said: “Hanwha is dedicated to make Solar the most reliable source of energy on earth and the 2011 events of Fukushima sadly remind us, how important it is to succeed in this venture. Powering the “Sunny Solar Fukushima Central Plant”, and thus Fukushima region, with clean energy from our Q CELLS solar modules is very special and a great honor for us.”
Sunny Solar Fukushima Central Power Plant project outline Project name: Sunny Solar Fukushima Central Power Plant Company: Sunny Health Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagano, Japan; CEO: Minemitsu Nishimura) Design/Construction: JFE Engineering Corporation (Tokyo, Japan; CEO: Hisanori Kanou) Location: Azanagasawa-1, Mujinamori, Sukagawa-shi, Fukushima Installed capacity: 26.2 MW (Projected 26 million kWh p.a.)
About Hanwha Q CELLS
Hanwha Q CELLS is headquartered in Germany and Europe´s No.1 photovoltaics provider, offering a wide range of high quality photovoltaic products, solutions and services “Engineered in Germany”. Next to its premium quality products from high-quality solar modules to systems and power plants the company also offers long-term partnership and financial stability being part of the South Korean Top-Ten business enterprise Hanwha Group. At its headquarters in Thalheim (Germany) Hanwha Q CELLS has a unique setup of R&D, production and quality management, enabling the company to develop technologically leading products in superior quality and innovative />manufacturing methods. Hanwha Q CELLS` products are developed at its headquarters in Thalheim (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) and manufactured in the company´s production plants in Germany, Malaysia and additional mass production in Europe and Asia. Hanwha Q CELLS sells its products under the “Q CELLS” brand via its international sales network with branches in Germany (HQ), Malaysia, Japan, USA, Korea, France, Turkey, Chile and Australia. Thanks to its truly international setup, high quality products and the financial stability, Hanwha Q CELLS is THE reliable partner for PV customers around the globe. For more information, visit: www.q-cells.com.
About Hanwha Group
Hanwha Group, founded in 1952, is one of the Top-Ten business enterprises in South Korea with 51 domestic affiliates and 113 global networks in three major sectors: manufacturing and construction, finance, and services and leisure. With more than 60 years track record of industrial leadership, Hanwha’s manufacturing and construction businesses encompass a broad range of fields from basic chemicals and advanced materials to property development and total solar energy solutions. The finance network, covering banking, insurance, asset management and securities, is the second largest non-bank finance group in South Korea. The services and leisure sector offers premium lifestyle services with retail and resort businesses. For more information, visit: www.hanwha.com.
