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Special feature : Taking on the challenge of carbon neutrality Vol.4
Project.2 Imakane Wind Power Project
Entering into Wind Power Generation to Bring New Value into Our Company- Owned Forests
Mitsubishi Materials and RENOVA, Inc. are planning a wind power generation project in Imakane Town, Hokkaido. Its total output will be up to 113,400 kW, and the two companies aim to commence the construction of the facility in May 2028 and commercial operations in November 2031. Mitsubishi Materials will utilize its own forests as a new business site for renewable energy.
Kenta Asano
Energy Business Development Dept.
Renewable Energy Business Div.
Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
Contributing to the realization of carbon neutrality through development in harmony with the local community
Since the wind power plant will be established in an open area within the ridge of our company-owned forest, people will be able to see the wind turbines from neighboring fields and urban areas once the project is completed. We aim to create a business that brings joy to the local citizens through the presence of the wind turbines. We are carrying out the project on a day-to-day basis, believing that our company’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by the fiscal year ending March 2046 will be realized through community-based business developments like this one.
Since the wind power plant will be established in an open area within the ridge of our company-owned forest, people will be able to see the wind turbines from neighboring fields and urban areas once the project is completed. We aim to create a business that brings joy to the local citizens through the presence of the wind turbines. We are carrying out the project on a day-to-day basis, believing that our company’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by the fiscal year ending March 2046 will be realized through community-based business developments like this one.
Hitoshi Saito
Head of Project Development Division
RENOVA, Inc.
Collaborating and inspiring each other to establish a recycling-oriented society
I’m currently working on surveying wind conditions, analyzing data, and conducting other tasks that are part of the initial stage of feasibility studies. Originally, our company’s geothermal development gave us an opportunity to start the project together with Mitsubishi Materials. We are impressed by Mitsubishi Materials’ strong sense of ownership toward the realization of the project, as well as the diversity and depth of talent among its employees. These factors motivate us to display our own strengths. Renewable power generation, such as wind power, is a means of realizing a sustainable society. Let’s work together toward achieving a recycling-oriented society.
I’m currently working on surveying wind conditions, analyzing data, and conducting other tasks that are part of the initial stage of feasibility studies. Originally, our company’s geothermal development gave us an opportunity to start the project together with Mitsubishi Materials. We are impressed by Mitsubishi Materials’ strong sense of ownership toward the realization of the project, as well as the diversity and depth of talent among its employees. These factors motivate us to display our own strengths. Renewable power generation, such as wind power, is a means of realizing a sustainable society. Let’s work together toward achieving a recycling-oriented society.
