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Helios 50 MW BESS achieves commercial operations in Hokkaido, Japan

Manoa Energy ("Manoa" or the "Company") today announced the start of commercial operations for the Helios 50MW Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS") in Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan.

The Helios 50MW / 104 MWh BESS was developed in partnership with Brawn and HD Renewable Energy Japan (HDJP) by Brawn's 100% owned Japan based development platform Manoa Energy ("Manoa").

Manoa Energy Completes Delivery of Helios 1 BESS Systems in Sapporo to Support Japan’s Energy Transition

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April 25, 2025 – Manoa Energy has successfully completed the delivery of all battery energy storage system (BESS) units for Helios 1, a 50 MW / 104 MWh project located in Shinkawa, Sapporo, Hokkaido. This milestone marks a key step toward the commissioning of the facility, which is scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2025.

Finergreen advises Brawn Capital for the sale of a majority interest in a 50MW / 104MWh BESS project in Japan to HD Renewable Energy

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March 25, 2025 – HD Renewable Energy Japan Co., Ltd. (“HDJP”) has entered into a Tokumei Kumiai interest purchase agreement with Brawn Capital, to acquire a majority interest in a 50MW / 104MWh battery energy storage system (“BESS”) project located in Sapporo, Hokkaido prefecture, Japan (“Helios I”). Project Helios I is expected to reach completion and operational launch by end of 2025. The construction and site maintenance will be undertaken by Hokkaido Electric. The project was developed by Manoa Energy, a renewable energy developer focused on Japan, managed by Brawn.