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Japan’s first green bond backed by a battery storage project secures $40M in financing for a 50MW facility in Hokkaido.
HD Renewable Energy has secured JPY 5.4 billion in financing for its 50MW Helios grid-scale battery storage project in Hokkaido, Japan, marking the nation’s first green project bond backed by a battery storage asset.
The 19-year financing, structured through a project finance trust beneficiary right model and supported by Nomura Capital Investment and Nomura Securities, enables the project to operate under a merchant model, earning revenue through Japan’s wholesale and balancing electricity markets without subsidies.
The bond received BBB investment-grade and green bond ratings, with compliance confirmed by a Second-Party Opinion.
The milestone reflects growing investor confidence in market-driven energy storage, as Japan expands renewable energy adoption and faces increasing needs for grid stability.
The Helios BESS is already active and may expand into capacity markets.
El primer bono verde de Japón respaldado por un proyecto de almacenamiento de baterías asegura 40 millones de dólares en financiamiento para una instalación de 50 MW en Hokkaido.