The construction of the Nanao PV power plant has just begun, with commercial operations planned in the first quarter of 2017. Over the first 20 years of operation, the PV plant is expected to produce approximately 29 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of solar power annually, which is enough to serve the needs of more than 8,900 Japanese households in the region.

Constructed on 25 hectares land owned by ISE Group, the PV facility will connect to the regional power infrastructure and deliver affordable, clean and reliable energy to the community through a local electricity utility company.

Nanao PV will feature high efficiency “Maxeon” solar panels by SunPower Corporation which produce 60 percent more energy in the same amount of space compared to conventional solar panels. This is a new step in solar power generation.