Robin Whitlock

Leading Japanese renewable energy solutions providerTRENDEhas announced the formation of a strategic capital and business alliance with Japanese real estate developer Tokyu Land Corporation, aimed at advancing the deployment of distributed renewable energy and peer-to-peer (P2P) electricity trading in Japan’s real estate sector.

Solar PV panels being installed in Japan. Courtesy of Richard Mason/Flickr.

As part of the extension round of TRENDE’s Series C financing executed on March 19, 2025, Tokyu Land Corporation has joined as a new shareholder. This investment underscores Tokyu Land’s commitment to accelerating the deployment of sustainable energy solutions across its extensive real estate portfolio.

Under the new alliance, TRENDE and Tokyu Land will collaborate on several key initiatives, including:

Strategic operation of power generation businesses utilising residential solar and battery systems to provide enhanced grid flexibility and resilience.

Joint development and social implementation of P2P electricity trading platforms that enable property owners and residents to directly transact renewable energy, thereby increasing real estate value and promoting energy self-sufficiency.

Utilising Tokyu Land’s “ReENE” renewable energy brand and real estate expertise with TRENDE’s advanced technology and market-leading P2P platform to deliver innovative, customer-centric energy solutions.

“This partnership with Tokyu Land Corporation is a pivotal step toward realising our mission of building a society that actively utilises renewable energy” said Tadatoshi Senoo, President of TRENDE Inc. “By combining our strengths in technology and real estate, we aim to accelerate the expansion of P2P electricity trading and unlock new value for communities and property owners alike.”

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