Epson Fujimi plant transitions to 100% solar powered

Epson’s Fujimi plant has begun using an onsite solar power generation service under a power purchase agreement (PPA) provided by SMFL Mirai Partners Co., Ltd.

This is the first solar power generation system to be introduced at an Epson site using the PPA model. It marks the start of efforts to increase the amount of power Epson generates privately and will contribute to the expansion of renewable energy power sources, for which there is growing public demand. The installation is the first and will be followed by the introduction of additional systems under the PPA model at Epson plans, offices and Group companies. It will also support Epson Group’s efforts to expand the amount of power generated onsite.

The panels installed will have a capacity of 549 kW and can supply approximately 667 MWh of electricity a year (equivalent to that used by about 150 ordinary households). All the electricity generated will be used by the Fujimi Plant, reducing its annual CO₂ emissions by approximately 253 tonnes.

Epson is pursuing efforts to achieve its Environmental Vision 2050, which outlines the company’s long-term policies for environmental management. Epson has also made the utilisation of renewable energy a crucial part of its Science Based Targets (SBT) achievement scenario for attaining the decarbonisation goal of the Paris Agreement. In addition to achieving their own environmental goals, Epson will help build broader public recognition of the need for society to decarbonise and foster a social environment that facilitates the adoption of renewable energy.