Banpu to open Fukushima office to promote renewable power
Banpu Plc’s subsidiary in Japan will open an office at the Smart City AiCT of Aizuwakamatsu City as it promotes a renewable power operation in Fukushima prefecture.
Banpu Power Japan Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Banpu Plc (Banpu), a leading Asia-Pacific integrated energy solutions company, recently signed an agreement to set up the office in the smart city, a centre of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) operations, according to a company release on Tuesday.
In addition to promoting the firm’s renewable power operations, the office will study opportunities for energy technology business development, including electric vehicles and robotics.
The agreement signing ceremony is considered an important step for Banpu Group, which is focusing on the expansion of its renewable energy business.
The agreement reiterates the company’s commitment to promote renewable power generation in Fukushima, where the 26-MW Nari Aizu Solar Power Plant is located.
In addition, Banpu Group’s business operation in Fukushima will partially support local economic development, increase employment opportunities and create a positive impact for the local community, the release said.
Chanin Vongkusolkit, Banpu's chairman, said that Aizuwakamatsu City has a favourable ecosystem for innovation development. He believes that Banpu’s business operation in Fukushima will contribute to the city’s economic growth and provide a bright future to the next generations through technology and innovation, as well as build continuous and sustainable values for all stakeholders, in alignment with Banpu brand promise, ’‘Our Way in Energy”.
