Sonnedix Japan announces the start of operation of a 2.5MW rooftop solar PV plant on top of a logistics centre in western Japan

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Tokyo, Japan – Sonnedix Japan, on behalf of the global solar independent power producer (IPP) Sonnedix, has started operation of a 2.5MW rooftop solar PV plant, built on top of a logistics centre in western Japan.

This plat will be supplying approximately 3,000MWh of clean electricity every year, through a 14.5 years Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed last June 2020 – the first long-term corporate PPA secured by Sonnedix Japan.

“We are very excited to celebrate the start of operations of our first roof-top project for Sonnedix Japan, and the first long-term corporate PPA signed by Sonnedix Japan in this country. “ said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix – “Moreover, we are delighted to partner with a corporate sponsor to support their renewable goals. It is through these types of partnerships that we fulfil our role as a social citizen, and our purpose of harnessing the power of the sun to build a bright future!”

Sonnedix Japan currently manages – on behalf of Sonnedix – 16 projects in operation totalling 290MW, plus over 250MW in construction and various stages of development. The IPP continues looking for acquisition and development opportunities in Japan, and across OECD countries.
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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is a global solar Independent 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, with 4.4GW capacity, including a development pipeline of over 2GW.

Sonnedix continues to expand its global footprint across OECD countries, with almost 340 solar plants in operations, as well as several hundred MW under construction or various development stages in Italy, France, Spain, USA/Puerto Rico, Chile, South Africa and Japan.

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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).

For more information, please visit www.sonnedix.jp

 

Sonnedix closes EUR 172M financing for 55MW Sonnedix Hitachi Juo in Japan

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TOKYO, Japan – Sonnedix Japan, on behalf the global solar independent power producer (IPP) Sonnedix has achieved financial close for the refinancing of 55MW Sonnedix Hitachi Juo, from MUFG Bank, Joyo Bank, and 7 co-financing regional banks.

The project, located in the Ibaraki prefecture, was acquired in December 2020. It started operations in August 2017, and it’s currently under a feed-in-tariff until August 2037.

“Transactions like these further demonstrate our commitment to the Japanese market, and allows us to continue growing sustainable, optimising our assets throughout their entire life cycle, and play a social citizen role in the communities where we operate” said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix.

Sonnedix Japan KK (“Sonnedix Japan”) currently manages 288MW of operational solar PV capacity on behalf of Sonnedix, with a further 304MW in various stages of construction and development.

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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is a global solar Independent 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, with a total controlled capacity of 3.9GW, including a development pipeline of almost 2GW.
Sonnedix continues to expand its global footprint across OECD countries, with more than 320 solar plants in operations, as well as several hundred MW under development in Italy, France, Spain, USA/Puerto Rico, Chile, South Africa and Japan.

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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.

For more information, please visit www.sonnedix.jp

Sonnedix achieves financial close for 14 MW Sonnedix Yamaguchi Mine solar PV plant in Japan

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Tokyo, Japan –Sonnedix Japan, on behalf of the Sonnedix Group of companies (Sonnedix Group), has completed a JPY 5.45bn project financing with the Bank of Fukuoka.

The financing covers a 14MW solar PV plant acquired in October 2020 from global PV developer X-Elio. The plant is located in the Yamaguchi prefecture, and has been in commercial operation since June 2020.

“This financial close is testament to our commitment to the optimisation of our assets and to the Japanese market, where we experienced tremendous growth last year “ said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix. “Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, our team added 232 MW of operational capacity to our Japanese portfolio through the completion of four projects and the acquisition of another five fully-operative solar PV plants.”

Sonnedix Japan KK (“Sonnedix Japan”) currently manages on behalf of Sonnedix 288 MW of operational solar PV capacity, with a further 304 MW in various stages of construction and development.
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About Sonnedix

Sonnedix Power Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, Sonnedix) is a global solar Independent 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, with a total controlled capacity of over 2 GW.
Sonnedix continues to expand its global footprint across OECD countries, with more than 300 solar plants in operations, 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
Press contact: comms@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).

For more information, please visit www.sonnedix.jp

Sonnedix acquires a 50 MW solar PV plant in Japan

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On 18 December 2020, Sonnedix Japan, on behalf of the Sonnedix Group of companies (Sonnedix Group), completed the acquisition of a 55.6 MW ground-mounted solar PV plant.

The plant, located in the Hitachi City, Ibaraki prefecture, started operations in August 2017 and is currently under a feed-in-tariff until August 2037.

“It has been an incredibly successful year for the Sonnedix Japan team, who’s been capable of adding close to 200 MW to our operational capacity” said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix – “within the context of 2020, this makes us very confident about our ability to continue rapidly expanding our presence in the Japanese market”.

Sonnedix Japan KK (“Sonnedix Japan”) currently manages on behalf of Sonnedix 251.6 MW of solar PV capacity in operation, with a further 338 MW in construction and under development.

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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 1GW 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
Press contact: comms@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).

For more information, please visit www.sonnedix.jp

Sonnedix acquires 14 MW of solar PV operating capacity in Japan from global developer X-Elio

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TOKYO, Japan – On October 15, 2020, Sonnedix Japan K.K. (Sonnedix Japan) has completed the acquisition on behalf of the Sonnedix Group of companies (Sonnedix Group) of a 14 MW solar PV plant in the Yamaguchi prefecture of Japan from global PV developer X-Elio.

The plant is located in the city of Mine and has been in commercial operation since June 2020.

“This acquisition contributes to strengthening our position in Japan, where we’ve recently completed both acquisitions and construction projects, reaching a total controlled capacity of 520 MW. It also demonstrates our commitment to optimize each investment for the long-term, as we continue to actively seek opportunities to expand our global footprint” said Axel Thiemann, CEO of Sonnedix.

X-Elio’s CEO, Mr. Lluis Noguera, states: “This transaction with Sonnedix demonstrates once again the strength of our business model and the great performance of X-Elio’s team in the development, design, construction, financing, maintenance and operation of photovoltaic plants. We are very glad to sell this asset to a leader like Sonnedix that shares our ambition to reduce CO2 emissions around the world through the development and ownership of renewable assets. Solar PV is going to be a key component to achieve Japan’s environmental targets and we will continue to develop, build and operate projects to support the country in this ambitious path.”

During its first year of operation, the plant will avoid the emission of around 10,000 tons of CO2 per year, providing green electricity to more than 1,000 homes.

With this new acquisition, Sonnedix Japan increases its operational capacity to 196 MW, in addition to over 338 MW currently in construction and/or development. X-Elio, on its end, counts with a total portfolio experience in the Japanese market of 377 MW, with 200 MW built and 177 MW under construction or development with secured tariffs.

With agreements like these, the companies reaffirm their position as key active players in the energy transition in Japan, a market traditionally dependent on nuclear power.

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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 1GW 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. Media contact: comms@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.

 

About X-ELIO:

X-ELIO is a leading company specialized in the development, construction, financing and operation of photovoltaic plants with global presence in Europe, United States, Latin America, Japan and Australia. The firm counts with 15 years of experience in the industry with more than 2,5 GW built and 25 PV plants in operation and presence in 10 countries. In 2019 it achieved a revenue in excess of €100M. The group is a global leader in renewable and sustainable energy, with a strong commitment to the reduction of greenhouse gases and the fight against climate change. www.x-elio.com/