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Fuyo General Lease Completes Ishikari, Hokkaido Storage Plant, Begins Commercial Operation
Fuyo General Lease announced on the 10th that Hokkaido Clean Energy Storage LLC, in which it holds an equity stake, has completed the Hokkaido Ishikari Storage Plant in Ishikari, Hokkaido, and begun commercial operation. The plant is a grid-connected battery storage system directly tied to the power grid, with an output of 10,125 kW, a battery capacity of 29,970 kWh, and a start date of August 1, 2026. Domestic products were adopted for key equipment including the storage batteries and power conditioners, and an operating structure was established that can flexibly respond to regulatory changes and equipment upgrades. The six investing companies are Shikoku Electric Power Engineering, Aoki Asunaro Construction, Fuyo General Lease, WWB, Kyuden Mirai Energy, and Mitsubishi Electric. Under its medium-term management plan Fuyo Shared Value 2026, the Fuyo Lease Group positions the energy and environment sector as one of its growth drivers, and through its equity participation in this project it will advance initiatives contributing to the decarbonization of local communities and society.