Utilization of renewable energy
(PPAs, etc.)
In addition to saving energy, the Tobu Group endeavors to reduce environmental impact by creating renewable energy, such as solar power generation, and consuming this energy within the Group. We strive to maximize the utilization of renewable energy by combining various methods, including the installation of mega solar power plants, the introduction of non-fossil fuel certificates with tracking information, and the installation of solar panels at Group business facilities.
Utilization of renewable energy
Tobu Railway utilizes various renewable energy sources in its operations.
(i) Use of FIT non-fossil lighting
- · Railway facilities in the Nikko area
- · Electricity for all operating trains in the Nikko area, and for express trains connected to the Nikko area
(ii) Use of solar-generated electricity within the Group
- · On-site PPA using solar power generation
- · Self-consigned power supply using solar power generation
(iii) Use of Green Power Certificates
- · Residential real estate business (Electricity for sales center operation)
- · Electricity used to operate the venue for the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
- · Railway operation power (for special trains during events)
- · Electricity for printing various publications (“Monthly Tobu,” etc.)
Full use of renewable energy within the Tobu Group
(onsite PPA, self-consigned power supply)
Since August 2023, the Tobu Group has been using the "self-consignment" system for renewable energy to transmit electricity generated by the Tobu Group's solar power plant in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, to the Tobu Zoo Park, located about 4 km away.
Tobu Shoji, as the power generator, installed two solar power plants on the roof of Tobu Transportation's newly built logistics warehouse. Tobu Transport uses the power generated through an onsite PPA, while renewable energy from the other power plant is supplied to Tobu Zoo, which is operated by Tobu Leisure Planning, using the self-consignment system.
Tobu Zoo, a customer of self consignment, will convert about 19% of its electricity consumption to renewable energy and reduce about 319 tons of CO2 per year.
- * The self-consignment of electricity is a system that can be used when there is a close relationship between the producer and the user (Group companies, etc.), so that renewable energy produced at a distance can be used efficiently by the producer or the group.]
(Tobu Shoji Solar Power Plant)
“Water Wooden Coaster Regina II”
with power supply