Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc., commonly known as Kyushu Electric Power, is a leading Japanese utility company principally engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. Headquartered in Fukuoka, the company serves the island of Kyushu, supplying power to residential, commercial and industrial customers across Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Ōita, Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures. It operates an integrated grids system designed to provide stable and reliable energy to more than five million customers.
The company’s generation portfolio encompasses a diversified mix of thermal, nuclear, hydroelectric and renewable energy assets. Thermal power plants predominantly utilize LNG and coal, while nuclear facilities contribute a significant share of baseload power when in operation. Kyushu Electric Power also operates multiple hydroelectric stations and has been expanding its investments in solar and wind projects, both onshore and offshore, as part of its long-term strategy to decarbonize its energy supply.
Beyond generation, Kyushu Electric Power maintains an extensive transmission and distribution network, including high-voltage lines, substations and regional distribution facilities. The company offers a range of electricity plans tailored to various consumer segments, from standard rate tariffs to time-of-use and green energy options. In addition, it provides energy-related services such as demand management solutions, smart meter installations and energy efficiency consulting for corporate clients.
Founded in the early 1950s through the consolidation of regional power providers, Kyushu Electric Power has evolved into a key player in Japan’s utility sector. Its leadership team, headed by a president and board of directors, has set a course toward renewable energy expansion, digital grid enhancement and customer-focused innovations. The company continues to pursue strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing grid resilience, reducing carbon emissions and supporting regional economic development across Kyushu.
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