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Operation & Maintainance

Supporting stable and efficient power plant operations
with technology and expertise

We maximize power generation and detect anomalies early by analyzing data from remote monitoring of our power plants.
Through proactive technological proposals, such as the use of cutting-edge solutions like drones and AI-powered remote inspection services with “REMOKEN,” we are at the forefront of stable and efficient power plant operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Main Business Activities

Preventive maintenance
and rapid
trouble shooting response
Maximizing
power generation
Certified as an “Electrical
Safety Corporation”
by the Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry (METI)

Topic…
Achieving
“smart security”
with drones & AI

Automatic detection of anomalies from drone-captured images: The safety operations at power generation facilities have seen significant improvements with the introduction of REMOKEN, our proprietary remote inspection service using drones and AI. This innovative service is currently patent-pending.

What Makes Us Different
About REMOKEN
Future Business Prospects

What Makes Us Different

01Remote Monitoring and Regular Maintenance

To ensure stable power generation and supply, we have established a streamlined process for planned regular inspections and emergency checks following natural hazards.. By implementing a cycle of remote monitoring and countermeasures, we achieve a high level of “safety, stability, and reliability,” which forms the foundation of our power plant operations.

Remote-based monitoring
and countermeasure cycle

02Maximizing Power Generation

A key mission of our operations is to fully unlock the potential of our facilities and maximize power output.
We support optimal generation efficiency for each facility through three frameworks: 1) Preventive maintenance, 2) Rapid fault response, and 3) Proposals for various power generation equipment.

Preventative maintenance

Monitoring and expert-driven data analysis enable detection of equipment malfunctions and power generation anomalies at an early stage.

Rapid fult response

Ensuring prompt and effective responses to facility breakdowns and reductions in power generation, along with swift restoration through dependable cause analysis.

Reduced power generation of
Power Conversion System (PCS)
due to damage

Ongoing monitoring and analysis revealed several PCSs that were not operating at peak efficiency. On-site technicians addressed the control system issue, and the PCSs then restored maximum power output.
Power output reduction due to
equipment deficiencies
(construction defects)

Remote monitoring detected abnormal power generation, prompting an immediate alert to onsite workers. Upon inspection, a temperature anomaly was identified and addressed, successfully preventing a potential minor fire incident.

Significantly reduced power generation compared to
previous year (equipment deficiency)

Analysis and monitoring revealed a notable decline in power generation when compared to the previous year’s corresponding period. After addressing issues with the panels and construction defects, power generation was restored to normal levels.

Proposal of optimal
power generation
equipment tailored to
each facility

To maximize power generation, we make proposals on equipment that is optimal for the specific conditions of the facility and its location.

Prevention of snow accumulation on panels

Implementing snow removal strategies for solar panels, which are often installed in mountainous or snowy regions, is crucial to prevent sunlight obstruction and to ensure that power generation remains at its peak range.
Sun-tracking panel mounts

Panel mounts that follow the sun’s movement enhance power generation by approximately 20-40% compared to standard mounts.

03Certified as an “Electrical Safety Corporation” by the Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry (METI)

GPD is certified as an “Electrical Safety Corporation” by METI. In accordance with the Electricity Business Act, we offer comprehensive support for all matters concerning electrical facilities of power plants. This includes creating optimal security management systems customized to our clients’ needs, conducting mandatory inspections, and providing round-the-clock emergency response services every day of the year.

What is an “Electrical Safety Corporation”?

It is a corporation that is authorized to undertake electrical safety management tasks for various types of electrical facilities. A significant benefit is that there’s no need to appoint, where one would typically be required, an electrical chief engineer for safety work when contracted out to a METI approved “Electrical Safety Corporation” such as GPD.

Topic

Smart security initiatives using drones & AI

“REMOKEN” – Remote inspection service now available

What is REMOKEN*?

A service offering remote inspection of power plants by integrating drones and AI, enabling efficient and effective examination of panels and its terrain.

*Co-developed by Green Power Development Corporation of Japan (GPD) and PCI Solutions, Inc.

Changes brought to the field by REMOKEN

Searching for anomalies

Conventional method

Technicians check
drone captures one-by-one

REMOKEN

Analysis is carried out by AI,
damages are identified and
highlighted with pin-drops
Periodic inspections

Conventional method

Technicians would carry out
inspections in person

REMOKEN

Using past data alongside
on-site imaging
automatic evaluation is
carried-out using AI
Predictive detection

Conventional method

Forecasting is based monitoring
and physical inspections
which also rely
on the technician’s experience

REMOKEN

AI conducts a comparative
analysis of historical data to
automatically detect
indicators of failure.

Contributing to facility security efficiency and addressing workforce shortagesRealization of Smart Security

What is “Smart Security”?

A security initiative using advanced technologies such as IoT promoted by METI.
Our company has been a pioneer in the power generation sector, rapidly commercializing smart safety solutions, including our AI-based remote inspection service, “REMOKEN.”

Issues and solutions for safety management
as identified by METI

Issue01 …Future shortage of electrical safety personnel Issue02 …Response to severe natural disasters Issue03 …Outbreak of infectious diseases

Future Business Prospects

Advancing the potential of our power plants within the framework
of the “Three Points of Safety”

Japan Green Power Development Corporation of Japan (GPD) is currently launching a number of new projects, including biomass research, an energy storage plant initiative, and SAF research. We will continue to foster all kinds of businesses to realize “local production for local consumption of electricity,” as laid out in our Island Power Generation® plan. These endeavors extend beyond our company, signaling the expansion of Japan’s energy sector and the rising trend in outsourcing facility maintenance.

As we anticipate this future, we will persist in enhancing our proficiency in facility maintenance and operations. All the while, we will strive to ensure the stable progress of our operations, keeping in mind the Three Points of Safety; safety of employees, safety of the neighborhood, and safety of power plants. We believe this approach will contribute to the advancement of our enterprise and the broader energy industry in Japan.