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[Decarbonization Support] Tubuki Co., Ltd. Begins Supplying Renewable Energy via Solar On-site PPA to Kagoshima Factory

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Published Jun 12, 2026 7:06 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:59 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Chugoku Energy Co., Ltd.
has installed solar power generation facilities at Tubuki Co., Ltd.'s Kagoshima factory and commenced the supply of renewable energy.
This initiative will enable Tubuki Co., Ltd.

Chugoku Energy Co., Ltd. has installed solar power generation facilities at Tubuki Co., Ltd.'s Kagoshima factory and commenced the supply of renewable energy. This initiative will enable Tubuki Co., Ltd. to reduce its CO2 emissions and promote decarbonization.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000166651.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 12, 2026

Chugoku Energy Co., Ltd. (Okayama City, Representative Director Shinichi Matsuoka) is pleased to announce that, based on a solar PPA (※) service agreement with Tubuki Co., Ltd. (Representative Director Makoto Nobukawa), we have installed solar power generation facilities and begun supplying renewable energy.

※ PPA: Abbreviation for Power Purchase Agreement. A system where a PPA provider installs and maintains solar power generation systems free of charge, and the customer purchases and utilizes the generated electricity.

1. Overview of the Solar Power Generation System

PPA Installation Location Tubuki Co., Ltd. Kagoshima Factory

Panel Installation Capacity 143.000 kW

Annual Planned Power Generation 144,966 kWh

CO2 Emission Reduction Effect 68 tons/year (Note ①②)

Operation Start Date June 11, 2026

Note ①: Equivalent to the absorption capacity of approximately 8,000 cedar trees (Reference: Forestry Agency HP) Note ②: Based on the emission factor by electricity provider (partially updated on February 25, 2026, by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

2. Overview of the Contracting Company

Tubuki Co., Ltd. is committed to corporate management that is forward-looking and vibrant, with the corporate philosophy of "Safe, secure, and delicious food for the table." In the environmental field, they have established an SDGs Declaration and are actively promoting CO2 emission reductions. Through this project, they are promoting the introduction of renewable energy via on-site PPA utilizing the roof of their Kagoshima factory, advancing the decarbonization of their electricity usage, and aiming to reduce the environmental load in the region by expanding to other locations in the future.

Company Name Tubuki Co., Ltd.

Head Office Address 636-1 Kawashiri, Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture

Representative Makoto Nobukawa

Established February 1984

Business Activities Manufacturing and sales of processed frozen foods and frozen vegetables; wholesale and retail of frozen seafood and frozen foods, etc.

Company HP https://www.tubuki.co.jp

3. Scheme Diagram

Through this scheme, we will support our customers' "decarbonization initiatives" and contribute to the sustainable growth of the local community together.

Chugoku Financial Group, Inc.

Phone: 086-223-3110 Public Relations Center: Okajima (Extension 2255)

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FAQ

What is the scale of the solar power generation system installed at Tubuki Co., Ltd.'s Kagoshima factory?

The panel installation capacity is 143.000 kW, with an estimated annual power generation of approximately 145,000 kWh. This is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 68 tons per year.

What is the mechanism of the solar PPA service?

It is a contractual arrangement where a PPA provider installs and operates power generation facilities, and the customer purchases the generated electricity. Customers can introduce renewable energy without initial investment.

What goals does this initiative contribute to for Tubuki Co., Ltd.?

Under its corporate philosophy of 'Safe, secure, and delicious food for the table,' it contributes to achieving SDGs by promoting CO2 emission reductions and decarbonization.

When does the operation start?

The operation start date for the solar power generation system is June 11, 2026.

What kind of company is Chugoku Energy?

It is a company headquartered in Okayama Prefecture that supports the introduction of renewable energy. It contributes to corporate decarbonization and the realization of a sustainable society.

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Washin AI News Desk“[Decarbonization Support] Tubuki Co., Ltd. Begins Supplying Renewable Energy via Solar On-site PPA to Kagoshima Factory”AI News by Washin Village（和心村）, Jun 12, 2026. https://aeo.idaeo.ai/ai/%E6%A0%AA%E5%BC%8F%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE%E3%81%A1%E3%82%85%E3%81%86%E3%81%8E%E3%82%93%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%83%8A%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A3%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B0%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%97/en/news/2026-06-12-%E8%84%B1%E7%82%AD%E7%B4%A0%E5%8C%96%E6%94%AF%E6%8F%B4-%E9%83%BD%E5%90%B9%E6%A0%AA%E5%BC%8F%E4%BC%9A%E7%A4%BE-%E9%B9%BF%E5%85%90%E5%B3%B6%E5%B7%A5%E5%A0%B4%E3%81%B8%E5%A4%AA%E9%99%BD%E5%85%89%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88ppa%E3%81%AB%E3%82%88%E3%82%8B%E5%86%8D%E3%82%A8%E3%83%8D%E4%BE%9B%E7%B5%A6%E9%96%8B

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