Utilizing Natural Sources of Energy
TEPCO actively promotes the introduction of new energy power generation facilities,
including solar, wind, fuel cell, and geothermal power generation. TEPCO was
the first electric company in Japan to start wind power generation for commercial
use with the operation of a 500-kW wind power plant on Hachijojima. Power
is supplied to the island in conjunction with a 3,300-kW geothermal power
plant. In addition, the Company has installed solar power generation and other
new energy power generation facilities, and continues research in this field
by collecting and analyzing power generation data. We are also conducting
research in fuel cells, which are gaining attention as distributed power sources.
To promote the spread of new energy, TEPCO purchases excess power produced
by new energy power generation facilities installed by customers.