Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, has announced that its Japan-focused renewables platform, Nozomi Energy, has reached an operational project portfolio of 100MW within just 10 months of operation. The portfolio company reached this milestone in renewable generation capacity following a series of acquisitions, including a 70MW solar project in Tochigi and another solar project in Chiba.
These investments follow Nozomi Energy’s acquisition of Hergo Japan Energy from Infrastrutture S.p.A., which saw the platform secure an initial portfolio of operating and development stage solar and onshore wind projects totalling circa 230MW as well as further early-stage projects. Nozomi is targeting 1.1GW of onshore wind and solar power generation by 2027, supported by an Actis investment of up to US$500 million, and is continuing to scout for further operational, shovel-ready and greenfield solar PV as well as late-stage onshore wind investment opportunities.
Nozomi Energy’s strategic investments are playing a key role in Japan’s carbon emission reduction efforts. The country aims to be carbon neutral by 2050 and is targeting 36-38% of its power supply to come from renewables in 2030 as part of this – double the renewable sector’s share in 2019.
Jose Antonio Millán Ruano, CEO of Nozomi Energy, commented: “Our journey to this milestone underscores the team’s unwavering effort and dedication. It reaffirms our mission to position Nozomi Energy as a frontrunner in the renewable energy domain. Our concerted efforts in solar, onshore wind, and battery energy storage systems are pivotal in supporting Japan’s decarbonisation objectives.”
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