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Published on 01/14/2026 at 12:09 am EST
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January 14, 2026
Building a Co-investment Business Foundation in Europe Through an Approximately 500MW Solar Pipeline
Tokyo Century Corporation (President & CEO, Representative Director: Koji Fujiwara; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; “Tokyo Century”) announces that it has established a joint venture company with Downing LLP (“Downing”), a UK-based renewable energy investment and development specialist, to invest in solar power projects and manage the entire process from construction through to ownership and operation in the UK. Building on Tokyo Century’s track record in Europe, the joint venture marks its first entry into the construction phase of solar power plants in the UK. As its first joint venture with an overseas partner in the renewable energy sector, Tokyo Century aims to further strengthen its business foundation.
The joint venture company aims to build a solar power portfolio with a cumulative capacity of approximately 500MW (across approximately 10 sites) by 2028. The target assets are pre-construction solar projects that have already secured grid connections and necessary permits. Long-term stable revenue streams are expected through the Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme*1, the UK government’s main mechanism for supporting renewable energy. Each power plant is scheduled to commence commercial operations sequentially between 2027 and 2028. In the UK, the government has set a target of expanding solar capacity to 45GWp-47GWp by 2030 to achieve net zero by 2050. Tokyo Century identifies the UK as a key strategic market for its international renewable energy business.
Downing, our joint venturepartner, maintains in-housedevelopment, investment, and assetmanagementteams in the UK and Northern Europe. They provide end-to-end services throughout the lifecycle of power plants and possess extensive experience in the development, construction, operation, and divestment of solar assets. Leveraging Downing’s development and operational expertise, Tokyo Century will manage the venture with Downing, making collaborative decisions on key matters, including investment decisions for individual asset acquisitions, project financing, and asset divestment.
Tokyo Century’s European renewableenergybusinesshas steadily secured stable earnings and expanded its scale through investments in high-quality operational assets previously announced*2. This joint venturerepresents the next stage of growth, expanding the business scope into full-scale participation in the construction and development phases. Through joint management of the venture on an equal footing, Tokyo Century will acquire expertise in risk management and governance for power plant construction and development projects, thereby significantly enhancing its international business management capabilities. Tokyo Century will accelerate the building of a portfolio that balances stable earnings with growth potential, contributing to the deployment of clean energy and the realization of a decarbonized society.
*1 The Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme is the UK government’s main mechanism for supporting new low carbon electricity generation projects in the country. It ensures revenue stability for generators by guaranteeing a “strike price” (fixed price) determined through competitive bidding. Contracted generators sell electricity intothe wholesale market and either receive from or pay back to the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) the difference between the market price and the strike price. The contract duration is typically 15 to 20 years, and the strike price is adjusted for inflation.
*2 Previously announced projects:
Acquisition of Equity Interest in Portfolio of Solar Power Plants in the United Kingdom (Press Release dated January 30, 2024) https://www.tokyocentury.co.jp/en/newsroom/news/pdf/240130_Acquisition%20of%20Equity%20Interest%20in%20Portfolio%20of
%20Solar%20Power%20Plants%20in%20the%20United%20Kingdom.pdf
Investment in Solar Power Business in Italy (Press Release dated December 26, 2024; Japanese only) https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/8439/tdnet/2544133/00.pdf
Tokyo Century Enters UK Onshore Wind Power Business (Press Release dated November 12, 2025) https://www.tokyocentury.co.jp/en/newsroom/news/pdf/251112_Tokyo%20Century%20Enters%20UK%20Onshore%20Wind%20P ower%20Business.pdf
Tokyo Century to Participate in Solar and Onshore Wind Power Projects in the UK (Press Release dated December 23, 2025) https://www.tokyocentury.co.jp/en/newsroom/news/pdf/251223_Tokyo%20Century%20to%20Participate%20in%20Solar%20and% 20Onshore%20Wind%20Power%20Projects%20in%20the%20UK.pdf
Target Asset
Solar power plants
Total Capacity
Approx. 500MW in total (Approximately 10 sites)
Location
United Kingdom
Commercial Operation
Scheduled to commence sequentially from 2027 to 2028
Company Name
Downing LLP
Headquarters
London, UK
Representative
Tom Williams
Established
1986
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