Challenergy, which develops next-generation wind power generators, raises a total of approximately 1.2 billion yen from Maezawa Fund
- Full-fledged start of development for larger Magnus wind turbines -
Challenergy Co., Ltd. (head office: Sumida-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Atsushi Shimizu; hereinafter referred to as our company), which develops a vertical-axis Magnus-type wind power generator (hereinafter referred to as Magnus wind turbine) that converts typhoons into energy, is Maezawa Fund Co., Ltd. Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Yusaku Maezawa, hereinafter Maezawa Fund) has implemented a third-party allotment of new shares, raising a total of approximately 1.2 billion yen. The funds raised will be used for the full-scale development of the Magnus wind turbine. In this way, we will contribute to the spread of wind power generation in Japan.
Purpose of fund procurement and future development
Challenergy focused on Japan's energy problems after the nuclear power plant accident in Fukushima in 2011. In order to spread wind power generation in Japan, which has one of the harshest climates in the world, we have developed a combination of mass force and vertical axis to change the direction and speed of the wind. We are developing Magnus wind turbines that are resistant to By using "Magnus force", the power can be generated over a wide range of wind speeds, and the rotation of the cylindrical blades, which replaces the propeller, is controlled in real time to prevent runaway due to strong winds. Since the "vertical axis type" can generate electricity without depending on the wind direction, there is no need to adjust to the wind direction, and a constant operation rate can be maintained even if the wind direction changes drastically. Challenergy was the first company in the world to succeed in commercializing the Magnus wind turbine, and in August 2018, started a demonstration experiment of a 10 kW unit on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture. In fiscal 2020, we will mass-produce a 10kW machine, and in August 2021, we will start operating a 10kW machine in the Philippines.
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Up until now, we have continued to develop large-scale Magnus wind turbines, but with the funds we have raised this time, we will begin full-scale development of even larger sizes, and we will continue to strengthen our hiring and organizational structure. I'm planning to give it too. Through these efforts, we will accelerate the strengthening of wind power generation in Japan, which is prone to typhoons, and the realization of a stable spread of electric power in non-electrified areas around the world, mainly in island areas.
Comments from underwriters
Mr. Yusaku Maezawa, CEO of Maezawa Fund
Seen from space, the earth looked both beautiful and ephemeral. We will fully support Challenergy's challenge to deliver safe and secure electricity to all humankind with next-generation wind power generation machines.
Comment from Challenergy
Challenergy CEO Atsushi Shimizu
It has been 11 years since the 2011 earthquake and 8 years since Challenergy was founded.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the members who have continued to run together and to Mr. Maezawa who made the decision to invest in this project.
“Innovating wind power generation and supplying safe and secure energy to all mankind”
We will realize this vision together with the members and Mr. Maezawa.
We are looking for friends who want to spread wind power generators from Japan to the world.
We are looking forward to your application!
https://challenergy.com/recruit/
Challenergy Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Focusing on Japan's energy problems after the nuclear accident in Fukushima, we developed a vertical-axis Magnus-type wind power generator that is resistant to changes in wind direction and speed in order to spread wind power generation in Japan, which has one of the harshest climates in the world. I'm here.
”Innovate wind power generation and supply safe and secure energy to all mankind”
https://challenergy.com
