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- Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER) is a Japan-based electric utility company engaged primarily in the development, generation, and sale of electric power. Its main products and services include hydroelectric power generation through 60 owned plants with a capacity of 8,577 MW; wind power with 477 MW capacity; geothermal power with 38 MW capacity; thermal power generation with 8,810 MW capacity; as well as solar, biomass, and nuclear power operations. The company also provides welfare facility management, building maintenance services, administrative and labor services, and computer software development. Additionally, J-POWER offers extensive engineering, consulting, design, construction, and maintenance services for power generation and transmission infrastructure, coal unloading and transportation for thermal plants, fly ash sales, marine transportation related to power generation, environmental research and planning, and production and sales of fertilizers derived from coal ash.
Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, J-POWER operates domestically and internationally across electric power and electric power-related business segments. It serves a broad market including industrial, commercial, and government customers. Recent major company changes include the full acquisition of Genex Power Limited, an Australian renewable energy company, completed in July 2024, expanding its renewable energy portfolio. The acquisition involved a significant cash investment and made Genex a wholly owned subsidiary. This deal aligns with J-POWER’s strategic expansion in renewable energy and international markets. Additionally, the company is advancing a treasury share buyback plan as of late 2025.
J-POWER’s energy portfolio diversification and its integrated services in power plant operation, facility management, engineering, and environmental solutions position it as a comprehensive provider in the independent power producer and energy trading industry within Japan and overseas. The company also focuses on technological advancements and operational excellence to enhance efficiency and environmental sustainability.