Established in 2004, Green Power Investment Corporation has been engaged in the development, construction, and management of renewable energy projects.
Toshio Hori, founder and current honorary chairman, is a pioneer in developing the renewable energy sector in Japan. To carry on his vision, our management and development teams have worked on numerous projects for many years, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders both in Japan and abroad.
In 2020, we completed the 121MW Wind Farm Tsugaru, the then largest onshore wind power plant in Japan. We are stepping up efforts to expand the use of renewable energy to help preserve local cultural value and promote energy generation that draws on the strengths of each region. In recent years, offshore wind power has gained significant attention as a key solution for the government’s policy of positioning renewables a core energy source, and we began work in this sector in 2007, ahead of other companies. Our 112MW Ishikari Bay New Port project in Hokkaido, a leading offshore wind project in Japan, was completed in 2024.
We maintain close communication with local communities. Working together with our colleagues who share our vision and values, we are committed to advancing the transition to a more sustainable society.
Mitsuru Sakaki,
President
Company overview
Company name
Green Power Investment Corporation
Head office
Akasaka Inter City 9F 1-11-44 Akasaka, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 107-0052
How to get to our head office
Outside Exit 14 of Tameike Sanno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Namboku Line
Contact numbers
Telephone: 03-4510-2100 (switchboard)
Fax: 03-4510-2101
President
Mitsuru Sakaki
Date of establishment
September 1, 2004
Business activities
General power generation, including generation from renewable energy sources
Major shareholders
NTT Anode Energy Corporation
JERA Co., Inc.
Toshio Hori
Nobundo Koumura
Company overview
Company name
Green Power Investment Corporation
Head office
Akasaka Inter City 9F 1-11-44 Akasaka, Minato-ku,
Tokyo, 107-0052
How to get to our head office
Outside Exit 14 of Tameike Sanno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Namboku Line
Contact numbers
Telephone: 03-4510-2100 (switchboard)
Fax: 03-4510-2101
President
Mitsuru Sakaki
Date of establishment
September 1, 2004
Business activities
General power generation, including generation from renewable energy sources
Major shareholders
NTT Anode Energy Corporation
JERA Co., Inc.
Toshio Hori
Nobundo Koumura
Management
Toshio Hori,
Honorary Chairman
Career history
Toshio Hori is the founder of Green Power Investment Corporation and a pioneer in launching the wind power sector in Japan.
2018: Appointed Honorary Chairman, Green Power Investment Corporation
2004: Established Green Power Investment Corporation
Past positions:
Chairman and Representative Director, Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation
Managing Executive Director and General Manager of Electricity Business, Tomen Corporation (now Toyota Tsusho Corporation)
Mitsuru Sakaki,
President and Representative Director
Career history
Mitsuru Sakaki has been involved in many renewable energy projects in the US.
2018: Appointed President and Representative Director, Green Power Investment Corporation
2017: Executive Vice President, Green Power Investment Corporation
2015: Executive Officer, Green Power Investment Corporation
2008: Joined Green Power Investment Corporation
Past positions:
President, Eurus Energy America Corporation
Tomen Corporation (now Toyota Tsusho Corporation), assigned to Houston and New York, USA
Nobundo Koumura,
Executive Vice President
Career history
Nobuhito Yukimura participated in many wind power projects in San Diego when he was with Tomen Corporation.
2021: Appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager of Project Development Division, Green Power Investment Corporation
2020: Executive Vice President and Executive Officer and General Manager of Project Development Division, Green Power Investment Corporation
2017: Senior Executive Officer, Green Power Investment Corporation
2015: Managing Executive Officer, Green Power Investment Corporation
2004: Founded Green Power Investment Corporation
Past positions:
Representative Director, Winnex
Tomen Corporation (now Toyota Tsusho Corporation), assigned to San Diego, USA
Mark Anderson,
Director and Advisor
Career history
Mark Anderson has extensive experience with investment and operation of wind and solar power projects in North America. He was the President and CEO of Eurus Energy America Corporation.
2015: Appointed Executive Vice President and Representative Director, Green Power Investment Corporation
Past positions:
Japan Country Head, Pattern Energy Group LP
President and CEO, also former CFO and Senior VP, Eurus Energy America Corporation
Tomen Corporation (now Toyota Tsusho Corporation)
Shoichi Yoshizaki,
Senior Executive Officer
Career history
2015: Appointed Senior Executive Officer, Green Power Investment Corporation
2007: Managing Executive Officer, Green Power Investment Corporation
Past positions:
General Manager of the Finance Department, Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation
Tomen Corporation (now Toyota Tsusho Corporation), assigned to New York, USA and London, UK, General Manager of Finance
Yoshiyuki Mitsuhashi,
Senior Executive Officer
Career history
Yoshiyuki Mitsuhashi has been involved in many wind power projects in the US and Europe.
2020: Appointed as Senior Executive Officer, Green Power Investment Corporation
2018: Managing Executive Officer, Green Power Investment Corporation
2015: Executive Officer, Green Power Investment Corporation
2008: Head of Netherlands Operations, Green Power Investment Corporation
Past positions:
Executive Vice President, Eurus Energy America Corporation
Tomen Corporation (now Toyota Tsusho Corporation), assigned to New York and San Diego, USA
Nobuyuki Aoyama,
Senior Executive Officer
Career history
Current positions:
Planning Committee Chairman, Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), Japanese Business Alliance for Smart Energy Worldwide (JASE-W)
Director and Executive Vice Chairman, Promotion and Research Institute for Ocean Economics
2023: Appointed as Senior Executive Officer, Green Power Investment Corporation
2020: Special Advisor, Green Power Investment Corporation
2020: Left Nippon Steel Engineering Co., Ltd., after serving as Managing Director and Advisor.
From 1977 onward, he worked primarily in engineering. From 1985 to 1992, he was posted in Indonesia, and from 2002 to 2007, he served in Russia as Sakhalin Project Director. Involved in energy projects and new business development projects in Japan.
1977: Joined Nippon Steel Corporation.
Masaaki Matsuoka,
Managing Executive Officer
Career history
Masaaki Matsuoka has been involved in many wind power projects in Europe.
2015: Appointed as Managing Executive Officer, Green Power Investment Corporation
2007: Director, Green Power Investment Corporation
Past positions:
Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation, assigned to London, UK
Tomen Corporation (now Toyota Tsusho Corporation), assigned to Spain and London, UK
Business units
Project development unit
The project development unit is responsible for planning the installation of power plants. Development staff are responsible for overall project planning, coordination with local communities, governmental permits and licenses, coordination with power companies, environmental assessments, development budgets, and scheduling.
When developing a project, a team of experts in wind forecasting and civil engineering design provides advice on equipment selection and minimizing environmental impacts in order to ensure the project is a success. The development staff also serve as a point of contact for local communities throughout the development process.
Construction management unit
The construction management unit is responsible for work related to the construction of power plants. This includes not only the power plant itself but also substations, administrative offices, and transmission routes, requiring a wide range of civic and construction work.
The construction management unit, which consists of professionals who have a wealth of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, works with construction companies and power generation equipment manufacturers to ensure that projects proceed safely and on schedule.
Project operation and management unit
The project operation and management unit is responsible for operating and maintaining power plants and financing power generation projects. Even in harsh weather conditions such as typhoons, heavy rain, and snow, safe and stable operation and the prevention of potential issues are essential. Continued engagement with local residents is another crucial aspect of our operations so that the power plant can be seen as part of the community.
Drawing on their experience, our experienced staff are determined to ensure high availability and strong operational performance of power plants and operate them in a manner that earns the trust of the local communities.
Corporate unit
Our business spans multiple phases, including development, construction, operation, and management, and we have offices in various parts of Japan to carry out community-based operations.
Finance, accounting, administration, legal, and human resources teams in the corporate unit work with other business units and partner companies to ensure each phase and location can proceed smoothly and on schedule.
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