### Yumesima Mega Solar Project: "Osaka Hikari no Mori" Initiative
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### Yumesima Mega Solar Project: "Osaka Hikari no Mori" Initiative
**Date:** June 6, 2024
**Page Number:** 595520
The **"Osaka Hikari no Mori" (Osaka Light Forest)** project, launched in collaboration with private businesses, symbolizes the promotion of environmental and energy-related industries in Osaka's coastal areas. Utilizing a general waste landfill site in Zone 1 of Yumeshima, this large-scale mega solar power project began full-scale operations in October 2013.
By effectively utilizing the upper space of a general waste disposal site, the project aims to introduce renewable energy while contributing to environmental education and regional development through public-private collaboration.
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### **1. Project Overview**
The "Osaka Hikari no Mori" initiative adopts a novel business model, the first of its kind in Japan. Multiple participating companies share the installation costs for the mega solar system. In return, they receive a share of the revenue generated from selling the electricity to power companies based on their cost-sharing ratio, thereby minimizing the financial risks for participants.
For detailed information about the initiative, please visit the **Osaka Hikari no Mori Project Website**.
#### **Installation Site**
- **Location:** Yumeshima, Konohana Ward, Osaka City
- **Area:** Approximately 15 hectares within Zone 1 of Yumeshima's waste landfill site
- **Site Diagram (as of August 2022):** Includes a comprehensive layout of the installation.
#### **Power Generation Capacity**
- **Output:** Approximately **10 megawatts** (FIT-certified at 9,990 kilowatts)
#### **Annual Power Generation**
- **Volume:** About **11 gigawatt-hours**
- **Equivalence:** Supplies electricity for approximately **3,200 households** (based on standard household consumption).
#### **Annual CO₂ Reduction**
- Approximately **3,300 tons**
#### **Project Duration**
- **Operational Period:** 20 years, from October 2013 (Heisei 25) to September 2033 (Reiwa 15).
#### **Project Participants**
- **Sumitomo Corporation:** Project planner
- **Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company:** Asset owner and manager
- **Summit Energy Corporation:** Management and operation contractor
- **Osaka City:** Provider of site permissions
#### **Participating Companies (11 Total):**
1. J:COM West Corporation
2. Sumitomo Corporation
3. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
4. Daihen Corporation
5. Hitachi Zosen Corporation
6. Rengo Co., Ltd.
7. NTT Anode Energy Corporation (construction and maintenance)
8. Osaka Shinkin Bank
9. Sumitomo Warehouse Co., Ltd.
10. Aoyama Shoji Co., Ltd.
11. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
#### **Electricity Buyer**
- **Kansai Electric Power Company** (via the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) system).
#### **Equipment Specifications**
1. **At Initial Operation (October 2013):**
- Solar panels: 36,480 units, 290-watt output per panel.
2. **After Repairs (December 2020):**
- Solar panels: 22,788 units at 290 watts and 12,034 units at 330 watts.
- **Reason for Repairs:** Approximately one-third of the panels were damaged by Typhoon Jebi (September 2018), necessitating reconstruction.
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### **2. Key Features of the Project**
The Osaka Hikari no Mori project is not solely a revenue-generating mega solar initiative. It incorporates the following distinct features:
#### (1) Effective Utilization of Urban Landfill Sites
By installing mega solar panels on urban waste landfill sites, the project maximizes the effective use of otherwise underutilized spaces to produce renewable energy.
#### (2) Public-Private Collaboration for Environmental Contributions
Osaka City provides the installation site, while private companies contribute funding and expertise, making the mega solar installation a reality through cooperative efforts.
#### (3) Multi-Company Collaboration
Employing an innovative scheme, the project unites multiple companies to contribute collectively, likened to planting trees to create a forest. This collaborative approach achieves an environmental impact far greater than what a single company could accomplish.
#### (4) Environmental Education and Regional Contributions
The installed mega solar facility serves as an educational tool for environmental awareness. Additionally, a portion of the electricity sales revenue is used to fund environmental creation projects in Osaka City.
---
### **3. Chronology of the Project**
- **May 2010 (Heisei 22):** Call for proposals for large-scale solar power projects.
- **September 2010:** Adoption of the project proposal, coinciding with the establishment of Japan's Feed-in Tariff (FIT) system for renewable energy.
- **July 2012:** Recruitment of participating companies began.
- **October 2012:** Osaka City and business entities signed the project implementation agreement.
- **February 2013:** Construction commenced.
- **October 2013:** Completion of construction and the start of operations.
---
### **4. Environmental Contributions to the Community**
**Konohana Environmental Creation Project:**
As part of its community contribution efforts, the Osaka City government channels a portion of the revenue from electricity sales into the **Konohana Environmental Creation Project**. This initiative funds ongoing environmental programs and activities in the local Konohana Ward, fostering a sustainable and eco-friendly community.
---
### **Conclusion**
The **"Osaka Hikari no Mori" Project** exemplifies how innovative public-private collaborations can transform underutilized urban spaces into productive renewable energy hubs. By integrating environmental education, community engagement, and cutting-edge renewable energy technology, the project not only addresses Japan’s energy and environmental challenges but also sets a benchmark for sustainable development in urban areas.
**Date:** June 6, 2024
**Page Number:** 595520
The **"Osaka Hikari no Mori" (Osaka Light Forest)** project, launched in collaboration with private businesses, symbolizes the promotion of environmental and energy-related industries in Osaka's coastal areas. Utilizing a general waste landfill site in Zone 1 of Yumeshima, this large-scale mega solar power project began full-scale operations in October 2013.
By effectively utilizing the upper space of a general waste disposal site, the project aims to introduce renewable energy while contributing to environmental education and regional development through public-private collaboration.
---
### **1. Project Overview**
The "Osaka Hikari no Mori" initiative adopts a novel business model, the first of its kind in Japan. Multiple participating companies share the installation costs for the mega solar system. In return, they receive a share of the revenue generated from selling the electricity to power companies based on their cost-sharing ratio, thereby minimizing the financial risks for participants.
For detailed information about the initiative, please visit the **Osaka Hikari no Mori Project Website**.
#### **Installation Site**
- **Location:** Yumeshima, Konohana Ward, Osaka City
- **Area:** Approximately 15 hectares within Zone 1 of Yumeshima's waste landfill site
- **Site Diagram (as of August 2022):** Includes a comprehensive layout of the installation.
#### **Power Generation Capacity**
- **Output:** Approximately **10 megawatts** (FIT-certified at 9,990 kilowatts)
#### **Annual Power Generation**
- **Volume:** About **11 gigawatt-hours**
- **Equivalence:** Supplies electricity for approximately **3,200 households** (based on standard household consumption).
#### **Annual CO₂ Reduction**
- Approximately **3,300 tons**
#### **Project Duration**
- **Operational Period:** 20 years, from October 2013 (Heisei 25) to September 2033 (Reiwa 15).
#### **Project Participants**
- **Sumitomo Corporation:** Project planner
- **Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company:** Asset owner and manager
- **Summit Energy Corporation:** Management and operation contractor
- **Osaka City:** Provider of site permissions
#### **Participating Companies (11 Total):**
1. J:COM West Corporation
2. Sumitomo Corporation
3. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
4. Daihen Corporation
5. Hitachi Zosen Corporation
6. Rengo Co., Ltd.
7. NTT Anode Energy Corporation (construction and maintenance)
8. Osaka Shinkin Bank
9. Sumitomo Warehouse Co., Ltd.
10. Aoyama Shoji Co., Ltd.
11. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation
#### **Electricity Buyer**
- **Kansai Electric Power Company** (via the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) system).
#### **Equipment Specifications**
1. **At Initial Operation (October 2013):**
- Solar panels: 36,480 units, 290-watt output per panel.
2. **After Repairs (December 2020):**
- Solar panels: 22,788 units at 290 watts and 12,034 units at 330 watts.
- **Reason for Repairs:** Approximately one-third of the panels were damaged by Typhoon Jebi (September 2018), necessitating reconstruction.
---
### **2. Key Features of the Project**
The Osaka Hikari no Mori project is not solely a revenue-generating mega solar initiative. It incorporates the following distinct features:
#### (1) Effective Utilization of Urban Landfill Sites
By installing mega solar panels on urban waste landfill sites, the project maximizes the effective use of otherwise underutilized spaces to produce renewable energy.
#### (2) Public-Private Collaboration for Environmental Contributions
Osaka City provides the installation site, while private companies contribute funding and expertise, making the mega solar installation a reality through cooperative efforts.
#### (3) Multi-Company Collaboration
Employing an innovative scheme, the project unites multiple companies to contribute collectively, likened to planting trees to create a forest. This collaborative approach achieves an environmental impact far greater than what a single company could accomplish.
#### (4) Environmental Education and Regional Contributions
The installed mega solar facility serves as an educational tool for environmental awareness. Additionally, a portion of the electricity sales revenue is used to fund environmental creation projects in Osaka City.
---
### **3. Chronology of the Project**
- **May 2010 (Heisei 22):** Call for proposals for large-scale solar power projects.
- **September 2010:** Adoption of the project proposal, coinciding with the establishment of Japan's Feed-in Tariff (FIT) system for renewable energy.
- **July 2012:** Recruitment of participating companies began.
- **October 2012:** Osaka City and business entities signed the project implementation agreement.
- **February 2013:** Construction commenced.
- **October 2013:** Completion of construction and the start of operations.
---
### **4. Environmental Contributions to the Community**
**Konohana Environmental Creation Project:**
As part of its community contribution efforts, the Osaka City government channels a portion of the revenue from electricity sales into the **Konohana Environmental Creation Project**. This initiative funds ongoing environmental programs and activities in the local Konohana Ward, fostering a sustainable and eco-friendly community.
---
### **Conclusion**
The **"Osaka Hikari no Mori" Project** exemplifies how innovative public-private collaborations can transform underutilized urban spaces into productive renewable energy hubs. By integrating environmental education, community engagement, and cutting-edge renewable energy technology, the project not only addresses Japan’s energy and environmental challenges but also sets a benchmark for sustainable development in urban areas.