X-ELIO wins 30 MWac in Japan’s 27th solar FIP auction
Key highlights
- Awarded 10 MWac (Minetomari) and 20 MWac (Kushiro Niino) in Japan’s 27th solar FIP auction.
- Winning prices were JPY 5.12/kWh for Minetomari and JPY 4.67/kWh for Kushiro Niino.
- Secured close to 38% of the auction’s 79 MW award, totalling nearly 30 MWac.
- Project specs: Minetomari 15 MWp (est. 16,848 MWh/yr); Kushiro Niino 27 MWp (est. 36,147 MWh/yr).
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X-ELIO Minetomari Solar PV Project, Ishikari · Japan
Under Construction
2026-03-10
2026-03
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2027 Q3
X-ELIO Kushiro Niino 27 MW Solar Project · Japan
Under Construction
2026-03-10
2026-03
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~2027
Auction outcome
X-ELIO was awarded a combined 30 MWac in Japan’s 27th solar Feed‑in Premium (FIP) auction, securing close to 38% of the 79 MW award. The two winning prices were JPY 5.12/kWh for Minetomari and JPY 4.67/kWh for Kushiro Niino.
Projects
The Minetomari project in Ishikari, Hokkaido, secured 10 MWac; its full installed capacity is 15 MWp with an estimated annual production of 16,848 MWh.
The Kushiro Niino project in Kushiro, Hokkaido, secured 20 MWac; its full installed capacity is 27 MWp with an estimated annual production of 36,147 MWh.
Strategic impact
The awards reinforce X-ELIO’s footprint in Hokkaido as it advances solar assets to increase Japan’s renewable generation capacity and support the country’s long‑term decarbonisation goals.
Source: X-ELIO
