Cosmo Eco Power selects Yokogawa automation technology and battery storage for Shimamaki–Kuromatsunai Wind Farm in Japan
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Hybrid · Country: Japan · Capacity: 94.6 MW · Announced: 2026-03-12
Cosmo Eco Power awarded Yokogawa Electric Corporation a contract for automation technology and battery storage at its Shimamaki–Kuromatsunai Wind Farm in Japan. Yokogawa will supply.
Analysis
The integration of battery storage alongside advanced automation for Cosmo Eco Power's 94.6 MW Shimamaki–Kuromatsunai Wind Farm in Japan points to a growing emphasis on grid stability and optimized power dispatch in utility-scale renewable energy projects. Cosmo Eco Power, a Japanese renewable energy developer, is securing critical technology to manage the intermittency inherent in wind power, enhancing the operational efficiency and reliability of its Hokkaido asset. Yokogawa Electric Corporation benefits by securing a significant supply agreement for its advanced automation and battery storage solutions, expanding its footprint in the utility-scale renewable sector. This hybrid nature of the 94.6 MW project suggests a proactive approach to energy management during its construction phase. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cosmo Energy Holdings, Cosmo Eco Power consistently develops and operates utility-scale wind assets, making the Shimamaki–Kuromatsunai Wind Farm a core addition to its portfolio. This contract with Yokogawa Electric Corporation ensures the project integrates advanced control systems from the construction stage, aligning with its operational focus as a developer and operator. Yokogawa Electric Corporation, known for its industrial automation and control expertise, is leveraging this core competency to deliver integrated solutions for the energy transition. Supplying both automation technology and battery storage for a 94.6 MW hybrid project in Japan demonstrates its capability to provide comprehensive energy management systems beyond traditional industrial applications.
Key points
- 94.6 MW hybrid wind and battery storage project.
- Located in Hokkaido, Japan.
- Cosmo Eco Power, a subsidiary of Cosmo Energy Holdings, is the developer.
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation supplies both automation technology and battery storage.
- Deal announced during the project's construction stage on 2026-03-12.
Counterparties
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Supplier)
- Cosmo Eco Power (Developer)