Fujisun (Pvt) Ltd.,(Sri Lanka) subsidiary of Fujiwara Co., Ltd., has completed the construction of a 1 MW solar power plant project. The power contract with CEB (ceylon electricity board) was made on May 17,2019 and start commercial operation.

The Solar plant has an output of approximately 1092kW-dc, Annual predicted power generation is approximately 1,613,520 kWh / year.

We will continue to contribute to the further spread and expansion of renewable energy infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka.

In addition, we plan to promote similar efforts in other Southeast Asian regions.

Operation start date : May 17, 2019

In addition, to further expand the use of renewable energy infrastructure projects in Vietnam in the future.

[Plant Details]
・ Country : Socialist Republic of Vietnam
・ Place :  Binh Dinh, Nhon Hoi, Economic Zone
・ Capacity :  Approx. 50MW-dc
・ Annual power generation capacity (estimate)  : Approx. 60,952 MWh / year (for about 32,301 households)
・ Operation start date : June 27, 2019

The signing ceremony for Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Vietnam electricity (EVN) and Fujiwara Binh Dinh Co., Ltd was held at EVN’s headquarter in Hanoi in the presence of Mr. Osamu Kimura from Fujiwara Binh Dinh , the President Mr. Nguyen Danh Son , the Vice president Mr. Hoang Le Hung and Mr. Le Khac Hung, and the Director of the Finance division Mr. Hoang Van Hai from EVN EPTC.

Excerpt of the agreement is below

50MW of rated output, expected generation is 74,000,000kWh per year. Grid connection is planned in June 2019.

Based on the renewable energy policy and ultimatum issued by the government, EVN EPTC and Fujiwara Binh Dinh entered into the Agreement as below.

In case it is connected to the grid by June 30^th, 2019, power purchase price is 2.086VND/1kWh (0.935USD) applicable for 20 years (According to the 11^th written decision in regards to encouragement system for Solar power generation projects in Vietnam issued by the Prime Minister of Vietnam as of April 11^th, 2017).

The clean energy project by Renewable energy development strategy was approved until 2030 by the government . VietinBank has made a commitment to finance 12,000,000,000,000 VND（approx. 600 million yen）the above project in pursuit of Renewable energy development strategy’s advancement. According to this strategy, the total solar power production shall increase up to 850MW by 2020, 12,000MW by 2030.

VietinBank is planning to finance solar power generation projects vigorously, e.g. Thanh Cong project (100MW), Ha Do Project (50MW), PECC2 (50MW), Phuoc Huu (50MW), Fujiwara Binh Dinh (50MW), Ninh Phuoc 6.1, 6.2 (100MW), Long Son (200MW). The total amount to be financed in these projects is 12,000,000,000,000 VND（approx. 600 million yen）.

Read the full article here (Vietnamese)⇒http://icon.com.vn/vn-s83-144406-640/-VietinBank-cam-ket-cap-tin-dung-12000-ty-dong-cho-cac-du-an-nang-luong-tai-tao.aspx

Fujiwara inc sponsored the Sri Lanka Festival held between August 4th (Sat) and August 5th (Sun) in Yoyogi Park. It is the biggest festival in Japan to introduce local Sri Lankan foods, culture, atmosphere in their 14th edition.
Speaking of local foods, it is a great chance to try Sri Lankan hoppers, cutlets and string hoppers.

⇓Official website⇓

http://srilankafestival.jp/jp/

Organizer：Sri Lankan Embassy
Provider：FUJIWARA and other

On July 3^rd, 2018 Mr. Osamu Kimura – the representative director of Fujiwara inc has paid a courtesy visit to the Honorable president Maithripala Sirisena. This was the first time Kimura visited the Hon. President. They discussed about the development of renewable energy and agriculture in Sri Lanka. The Hon.President was positively impressed and they agreed on doing a joint project in Sri Lanka near future.

Must see for those who are interested in Solar sharing projects!

The first conversion of agricultural land has been extended from 3 years to 10 years 

（※with conditions）

Visit the link below to check the press release from Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries dated on May 15^th

http://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/shokusan/r_energy/180515.html

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced 4 best practices of solar sharing power plants.

The 2 out of 4 best practices are Fujiwara inc’s projects.

http://www.maff.go.jp/j/press/shokusan/r_energy/attach/pdf/180515-1.pdf

“Goheyama Nouen”

“OIKOS Tenryuu”

We are eager to work continuously for Japan’s self sufficiency in energy and food.

SPC Fujiwara Venus  DC：1593.8kW  AC：1500.0kW

SPC Fujiwara Jupiter  DC：2310.8kW  AC：1990.0kW

The ground breaking ceremony was aired through VTV’s nationwide news and Binh Dinh broadcast.

《VTV nationwide news 》

Content of the news is below.

Fujiwara inc had its Solar and Wind power project’s ground breaking ceremony on April 3rd 2018 in Nhon Hoi economic zone, Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh. Fujiwara is the 12^th company implementing FDI project (foreign direct investment). In addition, the total amount of investment from Japanese FDI has reached one hundred million US dollar.

This project aims to implement a Solar Wind project in 60ha land with a total investment of 7 billion yen (1.4 trillion Vietnam Don). The total capacity is 100MW with the wind project, and it will be connected to the grid by February, 2020. These projects will greatly contribute to the Vietnam’s electricity business.

《Binh Dinh Broadcast》

Content of the news is below.

Fujiwara Binh Dinh Solar Wind project’s ground breaking ceremony held on April 3^rd.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung – Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of Party Committee, Chairman of Provincial Council, Mr. Ho Quoc Dung – Chairman of the Binh Dinh People’s Committee, Mr. Nguyen Phi Long – Vice Chairman of the Binh Dinh People’s Committee,
Mr. Phan Cao Thang – Permanent Deputy Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People’s Committee are participated in the ceremony.

This project capacity is 50MW (expected to be complete in 2019), the capacity of the wind power generation is 36MW, making it the first mega scale solar power generation project.

The total investment amount is approximately 7 billion yen (1.4 trillion Vietnam Don), and the Vietnamese government stated that the government will give full support to the project since they expect the project to bring huge benefit to Binh Dinh province.

Mr. Osamu Kimura- the Representative Director of Fujiwara, expressed his gratitude towards the Vietnamese government and expressed their continuous effort for Vietnam’s energy supply.

※Photos taken at the project site

On 18^th December 2017, we received the Certificate of incorporation (construction company) from the Binh Dinh province Department of Planning and Investment.

Company name: Fujiwara Construction co.,ltd

                       Certificate of incorporation

<Summary>

Fujiwara Jupiter and Fujiwara Venus farming type solar plant

Japan Finance Corporation (JFC) Tokyo branch small and medium sized enterprise department implemented the loan using “farming type photovoltaic (solar) power generation facility” to the two companies, Fujiwara Jupiter and Fujiwara Venus.

The implementation of the farming type power generation requires stricter conditions than usual. In order to achieve these conditions, especially in terms of the facility funds necessary for the implementation of the farming solar power generation, JFC decided to apply “Environmental and energy countermeasures fund” and carry out loans.

Fujiwara inc invested 64 million USD (720 million yen) to the 64 MW generating power plant in the Nhon Hoi economic zone. Its yearly electric generation capacity is 117 GWh and it will provide electricity for 55,420 families.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Japan’s solar power generation capacity is 42.8GW, which is the second in the world.

・Daylight hours in Vietnam are long

・Difficulty to connect new solar power generation plants to power grids in Japan

On the other hand, there is uncertainty about the loans from Japanese banks, because there are no government guarantees from Vietnam for mega solar projects. Fujiwara mentions that this project may not bring a big profit, but it is important to be a top runner in the field.

Fujiwara received the investment certificate from People’s Committee of Binh Dinh.

※Left in the photo: Representative Director of Fujiwara Binh Dinh Osamu Kimura

Article URL: http://www.baotainguyenmoitruong.vn/kinh-te/201710/nhat-ban-day-manh-hoat-dong-tim-kiem-dau-tu-tai-khu-vuc-nam-trung-bo-2850668/index.htmt　2017.10.8　10：20

※Photos were taken in Nhon Hoi solar power generation plant on September 26^th, 2017

On 8^th September 2017, FujiSun (PVT) Ltd was certified (accredited) as an investment holding company accordance with the BOI law.

　　Approval notification (1)　　　　　Approval notification (2)

In order to start a solar power generation business in Sri Lanka, FujiSun (PVT) Ltd is co-founded by Fujiwara and Sunteks International.

Company name: FUJISUN (PVT) LTD

　　　　　　　　　　　　　Certificate of incorporation

On 13^th July 2017, Fujiwara received the Certificate of incorporation from the Binh Dinh province Department of Planning and Investment.

Company name: Fujiwara Binh Dinh

                             Certificate of incorporation

On July 13^th 2017, the meeting on the solar power generation and wind power generation with the central committee of the Communist party was held.

The content of the meeting is written below.

Fujiwara Binh Dinh Limited Company showed its gratitude to Mr. Nguyen (Secretary of the People’s Council chairman in Binh Dinh, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam) and other representatives for their prompt support. Mr. Nguyen highly evaluated Fujiwara for carrying out the project in Nhơn Hội economic zone and promised their maximum support to the project.

There are about 10 Japanese companies carrying out projects in the Binh Dinh province. The project land size is 60ha, AC 100MW, 6300 USD total investment, the first phase will finish by the first quarter of 2019.

Sharing the sunlight of tea plantation, established panels in Tenryuu-ku

Incorporated non-profit organization OIKOS (Hamamatsu-shi, Tenryu-ku, Ikeda Akira) has converted the agricultural land and established a solar power plant in the tea plantation in Yokogawa, Tenryu-ku, Hamamatsu-shi. The idea of “solar sharing” is spreading over the country, and the use of mountainous area for this purpose may get some attention as a new solution.

According to the NGO, the panels were installed in 3 tea plantations totaling 30 a owned by Mr. Ikeda, in the beginning of the year. The height of the column is 2.3 meter. There is almost no influence of light blocking by the solar power generation panel, and on the contrary, there is the effect of defrosting. The method “Komogake”, which covers the tea plantation with sheets for deepening the taste and protect flavor, is used. In this case, the sheets are hanged through a hook on the support column, preventing the tea leaf from touching the sheet and scratching. The power generation is 150kW and the electricity started being sold from April. This income will be spent for returning the loans, making new investments and expansion. According to Mr. Ikeda, the population in the mountainous area is aging, and preserving the tea plantations is becoming difficult. However, some farmers are showing their interests to this activity. If the income increases from selling electricity, more people may be interested”.

※Chunichi newspaper⇒http://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/shizuoka/20170607/CK2017060602000285.html　2017.6.8　11：30

Fujiwara, a company operating in the design and construction of solar power generation systems in Tokyo Minato-ku, is implementing a solar generating plant project in Bình Định, central southern area of Vietnam. The power generation of the solar plant in Nhơn Hội economic zone is 64,000kW, with the amount of 6.368 million dollar (7 billion yen) of investment. According to the Saigon times, the project was approved in the end of May. This is the first overseas project of Fujiwara and the first phase will start in 2018. The reasons Fujiwara decided to invest in Vietnam are its sunlight condition and reliable policies, says the representative. Fujiwara is considering investing more in other areas of Vietnam, because they believe the energy demand in the country will keep increasing.

Solar sharing in the Blueberry plantation

Japanese Fujiwara Searching Investment Opportunities in Binh Dinh Province and NEZ

In the morning of February 24^th 2017, Mr. Phan Cao Thang – Permanent Deputy Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People’s Committee together with representatives of the assistant agencies, consisting of Binh Dinh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) and the departments such as Foreign Affair, Investment and Planning, Natural Resources and Environment, Industry & Trade, and the related others welcomed and worked with Japanese Fujiwara Company.

 At the meeting, Mr. Phan Cao Thang and the others related from Binh Dinh Province were introduced about the modernest technology of solar power generating systems which has been successfully applied by Fujiwara in Japan and some other nations. The advantages of this technology is to make huge electric solar power in a narrow area. They can install solar panels on a tea plantation and do it in the later years so that this method help the farmers get double-income, one from cultivation and another by selling of electric power. This kind of technology has been increasingly expanded in Japan where there are the world’s leading earthquakes and natural disasters of typhoon occur every year. Therefore, when constructing structures, Fujiwara set up strict standards to rarely provide to the customers all over the world. However, at the meeting, Fujiwara leaders want to invest a project of solar power generating system in an area from 10 hectares to 100 hectares, locating near the substation of Vietnam Electricity (EVN).

Then the leaders of BEZA and Industry & Trade Department shared some information on existing renewable energy projects in Binh Dinh Province. At the moment, there are 08 investors on 04 locations in Phu Cat District and Phu My District. In Phuong Mai Peninsula, there is an area of about 1,000 hectares on mountain slopes with the height of  250 meters from sea level where can be carried out the project of solar power generator. And at the present, the national electric power system can be connected easily to the location in NEZ. Fujiwara leadership members were very interested in the given information and kindly request Binh Dinh Provincial Leaders to survey the locations and to give the best condition in quick investment procedure processing.

Mr. Phan Cao Thang, Permanent Deputy Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People’s Committee highly appreciated the ideas on investing to Binh Dinh Province from Fujiwara Company with the Advanced Project of Solar Power Generator which  Vietnamese Government especially and preferentially prefer. In Binh Dinh Province, there are some investors from Germany, Spain, Thailand and Korea who have registered on generating renewable energy source. The Permanent Deputy Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People’s Committee kindly requested Fujiwara Company to apply the above advanced technology and should think of one project that generate both wind power and solar power  in the same area. The provincial departments would go together with the investor on site survey for choosing suitable places. In case of investing agreement, Binh Dinh Province would hand over the investment certificate within one day, just like Japanese Marubeni Lumber’s Project in NEZ. Fujiwara Leaders highly appreciated the attention from Binh Dinh Provincial Leaders. Also in the afternoon of the same day, Fujiwara Company had a survey on Phuong Mai Peninsula in NEZ.

Purpose of the visit : to visit the scheduled construction site of the solar power generation plant

Locations of the visit : Hue, Phu Yen, Nha Trang

The visit lasted for 5 days from February 20 to February 24. Vigorous opinions were exchanged among ministries and agencies, and we received promises to get full cooperation in Fujiwara’s Vietnam solar power generation construction.

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