MMEC

Miyakojima Mirai Energy Co., Inc., also known as MMEC, is a company focused on creating a sustainable energy future for Japan's islands. Established on April 24, 2018, the company is led by President and CEO Naoto Higa. MMEC's primary business involves providing and installing solar power generation equipment and storage batteries at no initial cost to the customer. The company retains ownership of the equipment, bearing the installation expenses, which allows residential, multi-unit, and commercial clients to benefit from renewable energy without the upfront investment.

MMEC operates as part of a larger group of companies dedicated to renewable energy solutions, including Nextems, Inc., Kumejima Mirai Energy Inc., and Ishigakijima Mirai Energy Inc. Its shareholders include Nextems, Inc., The Okinawa Development Finance Corporation, Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc., NEC Capital Solutions Ltd., and Nissin Systems Co., Ltd. The company has gained recognition for its projects, including features on television programs like TV Asahi's "Super J Channel" and NHK's "Close-up Gendai" for its initiatives on Miyako Island. A significant achievement was the activation of a microgrid on Kurima Island during a city-wide blackout in Miyakojima, demonstrating the resilience and effectiveness of their battery storage systems.

The company's business model allows customers to contribute to a decarbonized society while enjoying a more comfortable life, with the added security of an energy supply during power outages, a critical concern in a region prone to typhoons. They offer various plans, including options to add EV chargers. MMEC has installed its systems in numerous homes and business facilities since 2018.

Keywords: renewable energy, solar power, battery storage, microgrid, sustainable energy, Miyakojima, Okinawa, energy solutions, decarbonization, power generation, distributed energy, typhoon preparedness, energy resilience, solar installation, battery systems, EV charging, Naoto Higa, Nextems