03/19/2025・Press Release
TOKYO, March 19, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – TRENDE Inc., a leading renewable energy solutions provider in Japan, today announced the successful completion of a ¥1.07 billion (approximately USD 7.2 million) funding round through third-party allocation. The investment round welcomes four strategic partners as new shareholders: Tokyo Century Corporation, National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH), Zen-Noh Energy Corporation, and Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation.
This capital infusion will accelerate TRENDE’s growth initiatives, including the expansion of its flagship solar and battery leasing service “Teraris,” and further development of its innovative peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading platform.
Masashi Nishio, CEO of TRENDE Inc., commented: “We are thrilled to welcome these esteemed companies as strategic investors and partners. Their expertise and resources will significantly enhance our ability to deliver innovative renewable energy solutions at scale. Together, we aim to accelerate Japan’s transition toward a decentralized, low-carbon future.”
Strategic Collaboration Highlights:
About TRENDE Inc.:
TRENDE Inc. provides customer-centric renewable energy solutions in Japan through its solar and battery leasing service “Teraris” (https://teraris.jp/) and innovative peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading platform. With a mission to accelerate renewable energy adoption and redefine Japan’s energy ecosystem, TRENDE is backed by prominent investors including Itochu Corporation, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). For more information, visit https://trende.jp/.
Investor Information:
Company Name | Headquarters | Representative | Established | Website |
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Tokyo Century Corporation | Tokyo | Koichi Baba | July 1, 1969 | https://www.tokyocentury.co.jp/ |
National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (ZEN-NOH) |
Tokyo | Yoshifumi Kuwata | March 30, 1972 | https://www.zennoh.or.jp/ |
Zen-Noh Energy Corporation | Tokyo | Masayuki Wada | December 7, 1979 | https://zennoh-energy.co.jp/ |
Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation |
Kawasaki | Taro Shimada | July 1, 2017 | https://www.global.toshiba/jp/company/infrastructure.html |
Media Contact:
TRENDE Inc.
Public Relations
Email: pr@trende.jp