Green Energy & Company

Basic Information

Stock Code
1436
Industry
Construction
Category Detail
Industrial Equipment & Heavy Electrical Apparatus
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
April 2009
Listing Year
March 2016
Official Website
https://www.fit-group.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Green Energy & Company is a construction-related company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market, established in 2009, focusing on renewable energy and smart home businesses.

Current Situation

Green Energy & Company is advancing its business centered on the development of renewable energy power plants and smart home operations. As of January 2024, it has 1,896 solar power facility sites, and as of March of the same year, 2,530 net zero-energy houses. It holds strengths particularly in local markets. In May 2024, it transitioned to a holding company structure and changed its company name, establishing a management system overseeing group companies. It is creating new revenue opportunities through the development of private power plants for individual investors, introduction of storage systems, and entry into the smart agriculture field. Participating in the Nikkei decarbonization project hosted by Nikkei Inc., it promotes a strategy balancing environmental considerations and regional revitalization toward achieving a sustainable society. Moving forward, it aims to accelerate growth through the promotion of micro GX and expansion of smart agriculture, and in the medium to long term, expand the普及 of net zero-energy housing. Focusing on investment stabilization and building regionally rooted production systems, it contributes to the realization of a sustainable energy society.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Initially packaged compact housing for low-price provision
  • 2012 Germany study tour triggered shift to renewable energy business
  • Developed approximately 1,900 solar power plant sites nationwide
  • Net zero-energy housing adoption exceeded 2,000 units
  • Introduced unique energy utilization technology in smart agriculture
  • Improved group management efficiency through holding company transition
  • Operates with dual bases in Tokyo head office and Tokushima head office
  • Pioneered market with solar power plant sales to individual investors
  • Gaining attention in industry through decarbonization project participation
  • Holds patented technology in solar panel development
  • Strengthened service expansion through business collaboration among group subsidiaries
  • Agrivoltaic power plants on farmland contribute to regional revitalization
  • Opening in-house university to promote sharing of employee practical knowledge
  • Unique service of bundled sales for solar power generation and moss cultivation
  • Espouses management philosophy aiming for sustainable society formation

Hidden Connections

  • Collaborates with local governments to repurpose idle land for renewable energy sites
  • Partners with multiple financial institutions and investment funds to diversify fundraising
  • Collaborates with environmental tech startups to advance technological innovation
  • Long-term contracts with agricultural producer groups via proprietary smart agriculture technology
  • Actively participates in SME support policies as Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market listed company
  • Subsidiaries form strong partnerships with local contractors and equipment suppliers
  • Deeply involved in operations of Nikkei Inc.'s decarbonization promotion project
  • Implements numerous regional energy projects utilizing Ministry of the Environment subsidies

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for renewable energy toward decarbonization society realization
  • Spread of smart home technology and expansion of energy-saving housing
  • New business development utilizing regional idle and abandoned farmland
  • Growth of smart agriculture market and fusion with environmental technology
  • Active utilization of government environmental policies and subsidies
  • Development of new investment models involving individual investors
  • High functionalization and spread of energy management systems
  • Expectations for storage technology advancement and power supply-demand stabilization
  • Management efficiency improvement and faster decision-making via holding company structure
  • New product development through strengthened synergy among business subsidiaries
  • Contribution to regional economic revitalization through deepened regional collaboration
  • Potential for international environmental regulation compliance and overseas market entry

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve development of over 5,000 solar power facility sites nationwide
  • Popularize cumulative 10,000 net zero-energy houses
  • Position smart agriculture product lineup as market top class
  • Realize regional power stabilization via storage systems
  • Acquire leadership in decarbonization projects
  • Achieve group-wide sales of over ¥40 billion
  • Expand smart home systems in urban and rural areas
  • Support improved energy self-sufficiency through regional idle land utilization
  • Build customer-participatory energy operation platform
  • Provide sustainable and economically viable solutions

Business Segments

Renewable Energy Equipment Development

Overview
Provides planning, design, construction, and maintenance management services for power plant equipment, contributing to regional new energy promotion.
Competitiveness
Strong development expertise through regional closeness and individual investor collaboration
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Real estate developers
  • Corporate investors
  • Public entities
  • Agricultural corporations
Products
  • Solar power equipment development
  • Mega solar construction
  • Storage system introduction
  • Environmental assessment consulting
  • Equipment maintenance services

Housing Construction and Smart Home Provision

Overview
Offers comprehensive services in energy-saving housing design, construction, and smart home technology introduction.
Competitiveness
Efficient construction technology for energy-saving design and package housing
Customers
  • Housing constructors
  • General contractors
  • Housing sales agencies
  • Individual homeowners
  • Municipal housing policy departments
Products
  • Net zero-energy housing design
  • Construction management
  • Smart energy management systems
  • Housing renovations
  • Energy evaluation services

Smart Agriculture and Agrivoltaic Power Systems

Overview
Realizes efficient production support by integrating environmental technology and energy supply systems in agriculture.
Competitiveness
Unique agricultural DX technology linking energy and agriculture
Customers
  • Agricultural corporations
  • Agricultural cooperatives
  • Environmental groups
  • Agricultural machinery manufacturers
  • Local governments
Products
  • Agrivoltaic solar power plant design
  • Crop growth management systems
  • Indoor cultivation equipment
  • Smart irrigation devices
  • Agricultural energy management

Power Generation Equipment Maintenance

Overview
Provides maintenance inspections and operational support services to support long-term stable operation of power plants.
Competitiveness
Comprehensive maintenance system and latest monitoring technology
Customers
  • Power generation operators
  • Facility management companies
  • Local public entities
  • Corporate investors
  • Renewable energy developers
Products
  • Regular equipment inspection services
  • Failure diagnosis and repair
  • Performance optimization renovations
  • Remote monitoring systems
  • Asset management services

Private Power Plant Development for Investment

Overview
Offers total support from private power plant development to operation management for individual investors.
Competitiveness
Accumulated know-how in new development and operations for investors
Customers
  • Individual investors
  • Financial institutions
  • Corporate investors
  • Asset management companies
  • Energy-related funds
Products
  • Private solar power plants
  • Storage equipment provision
  • Investment operation management
  • Operational support and consulting
  • Revenue projection analysis

Energy Management System Development

Overview
Develops smart energy management systems aimed at energy saving and efficiency improvement.
Competitiveness
Proprietary user-friendly systems
Customers
  • Housing manufacturers
  • Energy operators
  • Smart home suppliers
  • Local governments
  • Commercial facility owners
Products
  • Energy management software
  • IoT control units
  • Smart meter integration
  • Data analysis services
  • Automatic optimization platform

Housing Renovations and Equipment Upgrades

Overview
Provides renovation services and installation support to improve housing energy performance.
Competitiveness
Proposal strength based on extensive package housing experience
Customers
  • Individual homeowners
  • Construction companies
  • Real estate management companies
  • Municipal renovation subsidy providers
  • Commercial facility owners
Products
  • Energy-saving renovations
  • Solar equipment installation support
  • Insulation upgrades
  • Smart equipment installation
  • Housing performance diagnostics

Regional Energy Project Support

Overview
Supports projects for regional decarbonization and energy independence.
Competitiveness
Multifaceted support system based on regional needs
Customers
  • Local governments
  • Regional power companies
  • Environmental groups
  • Regional resident organizations
  • Agricultural groups
Products
  • Energy planning
  • Project management
  • Regional power grid design
  • Promotion and awareness event operations
  • Subsidy application support

Corporate Energy Consulting

Overview
Offers energy consulting services to support corporate environmental management.
Competitiveness
Proposal strength leveraging industry knowledge and track record
Customers
  • Corporations
  • Factories
  • Office building owners
  • Commercial facility managers
  • Public institutions
Products
  • Energy efficiency diagnostics
  • CO2 emissions analysis
  • Environmental regulation compliance support
  • Decarbonization strategy formulation
  • Energy-saving technology introduction consulting

Solar Power Equipment and Parts Sales

Overview
Provides sales and technical support for solar power-related equipment.
Competitiveness
Wide product lineup and prompt response
Customers
  • Contractors
  • Equipment retailers
  • General customers
  • Energy equipment wholesalers
  • Local builders
Products
  • Solar panels
  • Inverters
  • Mounting structures
  • Storage batteries
  • Cables and parts

Smart Home System Development

Overview
Plans and develops smart energy systems for housing.
Competitiveness
Custom implementation strength linked with renewable energy
Customers
  • Housing manufacturers
  • Power companies
  • IT companies
  • Housing equipment contractors
  • Homeowners
Products
  • Home energy management
  • Remote monitoring systems
  • Smart sensors
  • Energy-saving controls
  • Housing IoT integration

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Regional closeness in renewable energy development
  • Business diversification through multiple subsidiaries
  • Smart home and energy management technology
  • Abundant track record in solar power facilities
  • New market development through entry into smart agriculture
  • Improved management efficiency via holding company structure
  • Reliability on Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market
  • Private power plant business for investors
  • Business strategy highly compatible with environmental policies
  • Wide sales channels utilizing direct sales and EC
  • Provision of storage systems as long-term assets
  • Cost advantages through package energy-saving housing
  • Promotion of technological innovation in business expansion
  • Ability to meet diverse customer needs
  • Strong ties with local communities

Competitive Advantages

  • Solid regional base centered in western Japan, with expansion into Kanto
  • Differentiated revenue source through power plant sales to individual investors
  • Low-cost provision via packaging of net zero-energy houses
  • Market development through integration with smart agriculture
  • Service differentiation via comprehensive energy management technology
  • Strengthened collaboration with environmental and decarbonization policies, contributing to subsidy acquisition
  • Multiple subsidiaries demonstrating high expertise in respective fields
  • Resource optimization through utilization of idle land in regions
  • Efficient management operations via holding company structure
  • Improved stability through diversified product offerings across the group
  • Integrated provision of solar, storage, and smart homes
  • Superior customer management compared to competitors amid digitalization push
  • Trust gained through locally rooted sales expansion
  • Active development of low-environmental-impact products
  • High construction quality and technical prowess as a construction company

Threats

  • Risk of obsolescence of existing technology due to rapid evolution of decarbonization technologies
  • Intensified price competition from competitors strengthening financial power
  • Impact of changes in government renewable energy policies
  • Cost increases from rising raw material prices
  • Uncertainty in inter-regional power regulations and approvals
  • Risk of equipment damage from natural disasters
  • Market share erosion by new entrants
  • Decline in development capabilities due to difficulty in recruiting technical talent
  • Construction delays due to social unrest such as novel coronavirus
  • Difficulty in price pass-through due to rising transportation costs
  • Fluctuations in regional market supply-demand balance
  • Increased compliance costs from strengthened environmental regulations

Innovations

2024: Transition to Holding Company Structure

Overview
Transitioned to holding company structure to improve overall group management efficiency and business expansion.
Impact
Optimal allocation of management resources and faster decision-making.

2024: Expansion of Smart Agriculture Systems

Overview
Advanced development and testing of indoor vegetable cultivation systems, expanding agriculture support services.
Impact
开拓 of new markets and diversification of customer base.

2023: Private Power Plant Expansion for Individual Investors

Overview
Developed and sold solar power plants to individual investors, promoting small-scale investments.
Impact
Strengthened fundraising through investor participation model.

2022: Promotion of Storage System Introduction

Overview
Strengthened introduction of storage systems for demand peak leveling and disaster response.
Impact
Contributes to improved customer satisfaction and stable supply.

2021: Promotion of Net Zero-Energy House Adoption

Overview
Dramatically increased ZEH adoption track record through cost reduction of package housing.
Impact
Market share expansion and enhanced environmental contribution.

2024: Participation in Decarbonization Project

Overview
Participated in Nikkei Inc.-hosted project, contributing to decarbonization society advancement.
Impact
Improved social credibility and strengthened partnerships.

2023: Private Solar Power Plant Technology Improvement

Overview
Developed new technology to enhance solar panel installation efficiency and power output.
Impact
Improved profitability and increased customer satisfaction.

2022: IoT-Integrated Smart Home System Construction

Overview
Launched remote management and control solutions for housing equipment.
Impact
Significant improvements in energy saving and convenience.

Sustainability

  • Promotion of decentralized local energy through micro GX
  • Expansion of net zero-energy house business
  • Promotion of renewable energy introduction utilizing FIT scheme
  • Active participation in decarbonization projects
  • Development of solar power plants utilizing idle or abandoned farmland
  • Promotion of energy-saving housing packages
  • Environmental impact reduction through smart agriculture
  • Support for stable power supply via expanded storage technology introduction
  • Advancement of decarbonization activities through collaboration with local communities
  • Expanded use of environmentally considerate materials