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■Recommendations for equipment and systems based on energy conservation
・HEPCO is engaged in energy-saving services from the customer’s perspective, including recommendations to switch to smart electrical appliances and the provision of information on energy savings.
Power generation
Retail
Power transmission and distribution
■Efforts for the early resumption of operations and for ensuring stable operations at the Tomari Nuclear Power Station on the major premise of guaranteeing safety
Nuclear power
Thermal power
■Introduction of the Ishikariwan Shinko Thermal Power Station (LNG: 569.4 MW x 3 units) ・Construction of HEPCO’s first LNG thermal power station which combines high power generating efficiency with excellent environmental characteristics
Hydroelectric power (renewable)
■Take advantage of untapped energy in hydroelectric power generation facilities
Renewable
System interconnections
HVDC
■Expansion of the Hokkaido-Honshu (Kitahon) HVDC＊ Link (300 MW)
Networks
Energy savings and CO2 reduction
activities
HEPCO seeks to achieve a balanced mix of power sources from a perspective of “S+3E” (Safety, Energy
Security, Economy and Environmental Conservation). In addition, it will also contribute to fulfillment of a
low-carbon society by working for the early resumption and safe operation of the Tomari Nuclear Power
Station based on the major premise of guaranteeing safety, together with efforts to expand the
introduction of LNG thermal power stations and renewable energy.
Specific Initiatives
Ensuring a More Competitive and Stable Power Supply,
and Contribution to Environmental Conservation
・Contributes to the broader introduction of renewable energies and activating power transactions in Hokkaido, in addition to ensuring stable power supply in the Hokkaido area.
*High Voltage Direct Current
・Promote redevelopment of small and medium-sized hydropower in conjunction with replace-ment of superannuated hydro generators, and promote efforts to improve output at existing power stations with the installation of high-efficiency runners.
■Demonstration of small-scale woody biomass power generation using hydrogen ■Participation in the development of technologies that utilize hydrogen to make more effective use of electricity generated from renewable energy
■Survey of geothermal resources and consideration of commercial development
■Research and development on output control of livestock-based biomass power generation
■Verification tests with TEPCO Power Grid for the broader introduction of wind power generation using the Kitahon HVDC Link
■Invitation of applications for wind power generation through installation of network-side storage batteries
■Demonstration of large-scale storage battery system
・HEPCO aims to demonstrate performance and develop and establish optimal control technologies as a new way to adjust power with respect to output fluctuations for wind and photovoltaic power generation.
■Introduction of a forecasting system for renewable generation
