2026/10/15
WHATS Seminar [Online] Vol. 270, “Latest Trends and Outlook of Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs)”
WHATS Seminar [Online] Vol. 270
“Latest Trends and Outlook of Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (CPPAs)”
— Friday, October 23, 2026 | 4:00PM – 5:00 PM (JST)
[Seminar Overview]
- 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM
As the adoption of renewable energy accelerates, renewable corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) have gained traction as a method for companies to purchase electricity independently at pre-negotiated prices for set periods.
This seminar will elaborate on CPPAs, including their basic scheme and how projects are developed in power generation settings, while outlining a turning point in the renewable energy market in Japan and abroad.
The seminar will also discuss the advantages and risks of CPPAs and the future market outlook.
Topics:
- A turning point in the renewable energy market
- Basic structures of CPPAs
- From power generation settings―How projects are developed
- Advantages of CPPAs
- Future Outlook
Speaker: Tomohiro Yamazaki, CEO, earthsolar, Inc.
Mr. Yamazaki began his career at the Bank of Japan, where he developed an in-depth understanding of the economy and conducted economic trend analyses. In 2014, he advanced his career at Renova Inc., where he developed a new renewable energy production business and managed projects. These included one of Japan’s largest biomass power businesses and a geothermal project that was the first in Japan to be self-financed. During that time, he also completed an internship with JETRO’s program at a locally owned consulting firm in India (SKP Crossborder Consulting, now Nexdigm), where he learned to overcome challenges.
- WasteBox, Inc., Outside Director
- Graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo; completed the Stanford Law School program.
- 4:50 PM – 5:00 PM
Q&A Session
[Seminar Outline]
Date and Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (JST), Friday, October 23, 2026
Venue: Online Live Streaming
The seminar will be live-streamed through "Deliveru", an online streaming platform provided by Facio Inc.
Fee: 5,000 yen (tax excluded) / 5,500 yen (tax included)
How to Participate:
- After completing your registration, we will send your access ID the day before the seminar.
- The live stream will be hosted on Deliveru, the event streaming platform by Facio Inc. Please click here to log in.
- Recommended System Requirements (in Japanese)
- Test Video Viewing Page
- FAQ
Registration:
(You will jump to the registration page in Japanese.)
For inquiries in English, please click here.
Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (JST), Thursday, October 22, 2026
Notes:
- This seminar will be conducted in Japanese.
- After your registration, we will send an invoice by E-mail or postal mail.
- Please transfer the participation fee by the day before the event or within one week of receiving the invoice.
- Cancellations will not be accepted after payment.
- This seminar can also be registered via Deliveru, with payment options including credit card, convenience store payment, and Pay-easy.
- Please note that participation may be restricted depending on the registrant’s industry or job function.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made after 3:00 p.m. (JST) on the business day before the event or on the day of the event without prior notice will incur a full participation fee charge, regardless of payment status.
Contact:
For inquiries in English, please click here.
Yano Research Institute Ltd.
