Press Release
February 20, 2026
- Global Environment
MOE Japan Selects New Project of Subsidy Programme for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Facility Introduction for FY2025 to FY2027 (Seventh Round)
On February 20, 2026, Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Japan, announced a new project selected for the Subsidy Programme for the JCM Facility Introduction for FY2025 to FY2027 (seventh round). MOE Japan received a variety of applications for the Subsidy Programme for the JCM Facility Introduction and selected a project in the seventh round for FY2025 to FY2027. MOE Japan will continue to strongly promote the overseas expansion of decarbonizing infrastructure through the JCM, based on the "Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures (Cabinet decision in February 2025)" and others.
1. JCM Outline
- Since 2013, Japan has established the JCM with 31 partner countries, and over 270 projects have been selected under the JCM Financing Programme by MOE Japan. The JCM's 31 current partner countries are: Mongolia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Kenya, Maldives, Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Palau, Cambodia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines, Senegal, Tunisia, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Georgia, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea, United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Tanzania, and India.
- The JCM aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in developing countries and others by utilizing advanced decarbonizing technologies. Under the JCM scheme, Japan is facilitating the diffusion of leading decarbonizing technologies and infrastructure, etc. as well as the implementation of mitigation actions in partner countries. The JCM contributes to the achievement of Japan’s and partner countries' Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) while ensuring the avoidance of double counting through corresponding adjustments consistent with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
- These JCM activities are in accordance with the "Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures (Cabinet decision in February 2025)" and so on. (For further information on the JCM: https://www.jcm.go.jp/)
2. Subsidy Programme for the JCM Facility Introduction Outline
- Subsidy Programme for the JCM Facility Introduction of MOE Japan provides financial support of up to 1/2 of the initial investment cost for projects. Representative participants in the Projects shall conduct measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of GHG emission reductions. In addition, this financing support programme is expected to contribute to global decarbonization by disseminating and deploying advanced decarbonizing technologies while ascertaining in detail the needs of partner countries.
3. Outline of Newly Selected Project of Subsidy Programme for the JCM Facility Introduction
- Applications for the "Subsidy Programme for the JCM Facility Introduction" in FY2025 to FY2027 by the Global Environment Centre (GEC, an implementing organization) were open from April 7 to September 30, 2025.
- In the seventh round of the selection process in FY2025 to FY2027, MOE Japan selected a new project based on the results of an initial document screening, secondary review through interviews, acceptance/rejection review and confirming that there is ‘no objection’ raised by the Joint Committee of respective partner countries. MOE Japan will carry out the procedures for the implementation of the JCM with partner countries.
< Project selected in the seventh round for FY2025 to FY2027 >
| No. | Partner Country | Project Name | Representative Participant | Estimated GHG Reduction (t-CO2/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Tunisia | 130MW Solar Power Project in Gabès Region | Marubeni Corporation | 82,656 |
- This project introduces solar power generation facilities with a total capacity of 130MW in Gabès region. The generated electricity is sold to the Tunisian Company of Electricity and Gas (STEG).
- This project reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by replacing part of the electricity from the fossil fuel-derived grid power with renewable energy.
[Reference 1] Positioning of the JCM in the Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures (Cabinet decision, February 2025) https://www.env.go.jp/earth/ondanka/keikaku/250218.html
[Reference 2] Project selected in the first round (September 12, 2025) https://www.env.go.jp/en/press/press_00386.html
| No. | Partner Country | Project Name | Representative Participant | Estimated GHG Reduction (t-CO2/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 43MW Solar Power Project in Kakheti and Kvemo Kartli Regions | Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation | 21,501 |
- This project introduces solar power generation facilities with a total capacity of 43MW (31MWx1site + 2MW x 6 sites) in the regions of Kakheti and Kvemo Kartli, near the Tbilisi city.
- Electricity generated is sold either to the national grid or on the spot market.
- This project reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by replacing part of the electricity from the fossil fuel-derived grid power with renewable energy.
[Reference 3] Project selected in the second round (November 14, 2025) https://www.env.go.jp/en/press/press_00739.html
| No. | Partner Country | Project Name | Representative Participant | Estimated GHG Reduction (t-CO2/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Philippines | Rehabilitation Project of Power Generation System at Palinpinon Geothermal Power Plant | ITOCHU Plantech Inc. | 37,180 |
- This project replaces two aged 37.5MW steam turbines with 42MW turbines with higher efficiency to improve power generation efficiency and expand capacity at the Palinpinon geothermal power plant, which has three steam turbines, in Negros Island. The additional electricity generated is sold to electric power companies through grid.
- This project reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by replacing part of the electricity from the fossil fuel-derived grid power with renewable energy.
[Reference 4] Projects selected in the third round (November 21, 2025) https://www.env.go.jp/en/press/press_00802.html
| No. | Partner Country | Project Name | Representative Participant | Estimated GHG Reduction (t-CO2/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Thailand | Energy Supply Project by 55MW Solar Power System and 40MWh Storage Battery to Data Center in Chon Buri Province in the Eastern Economic Corridor | Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation | 25,350 |
- This project introduces a ground-mounted 55MW solar power system with 40MWh storage battery in a data center in the Chon Buri Province in the southeastern part of the Kingdom of Thailand. All the generated electricity is supplied to the data center.
- This project reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by replacing part of the electricity from the fossil fuel-derived grid power with renewable energy. | 4 | Cambodia | 30MW Solar Power and 11MWh Storage Battery Project in Krakor, Pursat Province | MinebeaMitsumi Inc. | 21,423 |
- This project introduces a 30 MW ground-mount solar power plant equipment with a 11MWh storage system in Krakor, Pursat Province. The generated electricity is sold to the state-owned power company, Electricite de Cambodge (EDC).
- This project reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by replacing part of the electricity from the fossil fuel-derived grid power with renewable energy.
[Reference 5] Project selected in the fourth round (December 5, 2025) https://www.env.go.jp/en/press/press_00848.html
| No. | Partner Country | Project Name | Representative Participant | Estimated GHG Reduction (t-CO2/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Chile | 14MW Solar Power and 40MWh Storage Battery Project in O'Higgins and Maule Region | Farmland Co., Ltd. | 10,310 |
- This project introduces a 14MW solar power and a 40MWh battery system at 3 sites in O‘Higgins and Maule regions and supplies the electricity through a Chilean power distribution company.
- This project supplies renewable energy and charges the excess in the battery system during the daytime, and supplies the excess during the nighttime to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
[Reference 6] Project selected in the fifth round (January 9, 2026) https://www.env.go.jp/en/press/press_00978.html
| No. | Partner Country | Project Name | Representative Participant | Estimated GHG Reduction (t-CO2/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Indonesia | Introduction of 3.6MW Solar Power and 15MWh Storage Battery to Beverage Plant | Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. | 3,085 |
- This project introduces a 3.6MW solar power system with a 15MWh battery storage facility to a beverage plant in Sukabumi Regency. Electricity generated by solar panels during the daytime is mostly stored in battery systems and consumed at the plant during the nighttime.
- This project reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by replacing part of the electricity from the fossil fuel-derived grid power with renewable energy.
[Reference 7] Project selected in the sixth round (February 13, 2026) https://www.env.go.jp/en/press/press_01185.html
| No. | Partner Country | Project Name | Representative Participant | Estimated GHG Reduction (t-CO2/year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Laos | 66.8MW Solar Power and 15MWh Storage Battery Project in Savannakhet Province | Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation | 29,812 |
- This project introduces a 66.8MW ground-mounted solar power system with a 15MWh storage battery facility in Savannakhet Province.
- Electricity generated by the solar system is sold to the state-owned power company (EDL). A part of electricity generated during daytime is stored in the battery and supplied to the grid during evening peak demand periods.
- This project reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by replacing part of the electricity from the fossil fuel-derived grid power with renewable energy and contributes to stabilization of power supply in the country.
Attached File
- JCM Financing Programme by MOE Japan (FY2013-2025)[PDF 377KB]
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