Implementation of a public proposal for the introduction of solar power generation equipment and storage batteries to public facilities in Inagi City by PPA

About the introduction of solar power generation equipment and storage batteries to public facilities in Inagi City by PPA

The city plans to install solar power generation equipment, storage batteries, and ancillary facilities in public facilities to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and to strengthen the city's resilience. This project will involve operation management, maintenance management, and removal, and is scheduled to be implemented after the fiscal year 2023.
In carrying out the project, proposals will be solicited from private business operators with abundant technology and skills regarding the installation and maintenance of the equipment, and a public proposal will be conducted to select the operator that will bring the best results for the city.
The period until March 31, 2023 (Friday) will be designated as a preparation period for the proposal, during which the proposal implementation guidelines will be published and intention to participate will be accepted. After that, during the public recruitment period, proposals will be accepted, and first and second screenings will be conducted.

Details of the Proposal

Please refer to the "Guidelines for the Public Proposal for the Introduction of Solar Power Generation Equipment and Storage Batteries to Public Facilities in Inagi City" published below.

Selection Method

Participants who submit a declaration of intent and are recognized as eligible will be requested by the city to submit proposals, etc.
After receiving the proposals, the selection committee will conduct the first screening (document review), and later, a second screening (presentation) will be conducted for those who pass the first screening.
After selecting the preferred negotiator through the second screening, on-site investigations of the target facilities and detailed discussions with the city will be conducted to make adjustments towards the conclusion of basic agreements, etc.

Schedule for Selecting Priority Negotiation Rights Holders

【Preparation Period】
（1）Announcement of Implementation Guidelines March 17, 2023 (Friday)
（2）Submission Period for Intention to Participate March 17, 2023 (Friday) to March 31, 2023 (Friday) until 4:00 PM
（3）Question Reception March 17, 2023 (Friday) to March 31, 2023 (Friday) until 4:00 PM

【Application Period】
(4) Notification of Qualification Review Results April 10, 2023 (Monday)
(5) Q&A April 10, 2023 (Monday)
(6) Proposal Submission Period From April 11, 2023 (Tuesday) to April 21, 2023 (Friday) until 4:00 PM
(7) Notification of First Review Results May 10, 2023 (Wednesday)
(8) Second Review (Proposal Presentation) May 17, 2023 (Wednesday)
(9) Notification of Selection Results May 24, 2023 (Wednesday) (Scheduled)

Implementation Guidelines and Business Explanation Materials

• Recruitment Guidelines (PDF 1.2MB)
• List of Candidate Facilities (PDF 161.6KB)
• Form (PDF 198.6KB)
• Form (Word 27.1KB)
• Business Description Materials (PDF 1.0MB)
• Risk Sharing Table (PDF 471.4KB)

Regarding Proposal Results and Conclusion of Agreement

In implementing this proposal, three companies expressed their intention to participate, and two of them submitted proposals. For these two companies, the first screening was conducted on April 26, 2023, and the second screening on May 17, 2023. The preferred negotiators were selected as follows, and agreements related to the implementation of the business were concluded.

Preferred Negotiation Rights Holder

TN Cross Co., Ltd. (3rd Floor, Otemachi First Square East Tower, 1-5-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

Contracted Business Operators (Business Implementation Operators)

TN Cross Co., Ltd. (3rd Floor, Otemachi First Square East Tower, 1-5-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)