Renewable Energy Development Experience

Yukari Energy brings decades of Japan renewable energy development experience and long term local relationships to bear in developing woody biomass power power projects.

Biomass

Biomass

Woody biomass energy uses unused thinning wood, a byproduct of Japan’s forestry industry that would otherwise
go to waste. This includes small-diameter logs and forest residues collected during thinning operations, which are essential for healthy forest management but often have no market value.

At Yukari Energy, we transform this underutilized local resource into clean electricity through gasification, a highly efficient process that converts solid biomass into a combustible gas. This allows us to generate renewable power with lower emissions and higher thermal efficiency compared to traditional combustion systems.

Biomass
Biomass

Our approach is designed around local energy ecosystems:

  • We operate in areas with little to no competition for woody biomass fuel.
  • Our supply chain is short, traceable, and community-based, drawing fuel directly from nearby forests.
  • We build close relationships with local governments, forestry cooperatives, and residents, ensuring long-term trust and mutual benefit.

Yukari Energy is not just generating power, we’re creating value for Japan’s rural communities while contributing to a more resilient and sustainable energy future.

Energy rooted in community.

Philosophy

At Yukari Energy, we believe renewable energy should benefit more than just the grid, it should nourish the land, the people, and the ecosystems it touches. Our philosophy is built on three pillars:

  • Community Benefits

    Each project is embedded in the local economy, creating jobs, supporting forestry cooperatives, and contributing to long-term regional development.

  • Sustainable Forestry Management

    We bring world-class forestry expertise to work hand-in-hand with local foresters to support Japan’s national forest maintenance strategy. By utilizing thinned and unused wood, we give value to neglected forest resources, and elevate the business performance of local forestry companies.

  • Policy-Aligned Clean Power

    Our projects are supported by Japan’s Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), ensuring regulatory alignment and long-term energy security.

Together, we aim to create a model of decentralized energy that empowers rural areas and restores balance to Japan’s forests.

Delivering energy at the local scale.

Projects

Yukari Energy focuses on <2MW woody biomass projects that are tailored to local conditions and forestry ecosystems.

Each of our projects contributes to Japan’s energy transition while keeping the forest economy alive.

In the wake of the triple disaster in Fukushima in 2011, the Government of Japan enacted the Renewable Energy Act which provided above market Feed-in Tariffs for renewable energy.

Of the various types of renewable energy, biomass enjoys the highest feed-in tariff rates of 40 yen/kWh for <2M projects as well as local and national government support because biomass stimulates rural communities which are suffering economic and demographic decline.

Biomass
Biomass

In the wake of the triple disaster in Fukushima in 2011, the Government of Japan enacted the Renewable Energy Act which provided above market Feed-in Tariffs for renewable energy.

Of the various types of renewable energy, biomass enjoys the highest feed-in tariff rates of 40 yen/kWh for <2M projects as well as local and national government support because biomass stimulates rural communities which are suffering economic and demographic decline.

The cost of producing energy from biomass is 20 yen/kWh. This cost-price difference will yield investors 4X cash-on-cash returns and IRR’s in excess of 14%.

Contact

We welcome inquiries from local governments, forestry partners, energy buyers, and anyone interested in sustainable energy solutions.

Company Address:


812-0011 Fukuoka Prefecture Japan
3-10-24 Hakata Ekimae, Fujii Building Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City

General Email Address :

[email protected]

Phone number : +81 (0)92-836-5986