Thursday, October 31, 2019

Global Advertising & Marketing Spend Up 4.9% in 2019 to $1.4T, Fueled by Mobile Media, Product Placement, Content Marketing, OTT Video; Growth to Accelerate 5.9% in 2020

Total global advertising & marketing industry revenues, including more than 100 digital and traditional media platforms and channels in every major media market worldwide, are on pace to grow 4.9% to $1.363 trillion in 2019, the strongest growth rate in an odd year since prior to the Great Recession, according to new research released today by PQ Media. More info here.

Global advertising & marketing growth decelerated in the second half of 2019, following strong first-half spending in most major markets, due to lack of major political elections and international sporting events, as well as slowing economic growth exacerbated by ongoing trade tariff wars that sparked recession fears among some economists.

Global advertising & marketing revenues are projected to grow at an accelerated 5.9% in 2020, the fastest growth rate in over 10 years, despite uncertainty regarding economic recession in some major markets, according to PQ Media's just-released Global Advertising & Marketing Revenue Forecast 2019-23. Robust growth next year is expected to be fueled by a potent mix of accelerated growth in spending on various mobile advertising and marketing channels, digital product placement and content marketing, influencer marketing, and OTT advertising, as well as record media outlays related to the World Cup, Summer Olympics and US presidential election.

Global advertising & marketing revenues grew 5.5% to $1.299 trillion in 2018, with the advertising sector up 5.1% to nearly $600 billion and marketing up 5.9% to almost $700 billion and accounting for 54% of total media revenues worldwide. The United States remained the world's largest media market, generating overall ad & marketing revenues of $502.01 billion in 2018, followed by Japan, China, the United Kingdom and Germany. India was the fastest growing media market in 2018, posting growth of 11.4%, trailed by the Netherlands, Argentina, Russia and China. Global markets where digital media commanded the greatest share of overall ad & marketing revenues were led by the Netherlands (41%), Australia, UK, Canada and South Korea. Be alert to the latest news.

Global digital & alternative media revenues grew 11.6% to $496.23 billion in 2018, accounting for 38.2% of total ad & marketing revenues. Online search remained the largest overall digital ad & marketing channel at $52.80 billion, while smart tech marketing grew the fastest, surging 441.6%, according to PQ Media. Internet advertising was the largest overall digital ad platform at $105.94 billion, while mobile advertising was the fastest growing, up 27.5%. Although smartphone shipments continue to decline, brands are expanding their investments in mobile media to reach coveted iGens and Millennials. Despite remaining the largest combined digital ad & marketing platform, internet media growth continues to decelerate or decline in many top markets, as consumers pivot away from using PCs and laptops.

Experiential marketing was the largest global digital marketing platform in 2018, generating $115.40 billion, while overall mobile marketing grew the fastest, vaulting 32.6%. Digital video is becoming "must-have" as telecom providers expand 5G services to more DMAs. Ad-supported streaming video services, like Hulu, continue to release new original programming to drive subscriber growth via OTT video, which is emerging as a growth channel for product placement. Influencer marketing is also on the rise, as more brands identify key influencers in core markets to engage with target consumers, particularly growing multicultural audiences.

Of the 40 digital & alternative media channels tracked, 28 posted double-digit growth in 2018. Each of the top 10 fastest growing ad & marketing segments worldwide were mobile media channels, including mobile smart tech, coupons, social media, video, audio, gaming, and email. And the 11th and 12th-ranked fastest growing channels were product placement in digital media and digital content marketing, both of which include strong mobile components, according to PQ Media's Global Advertising & Marketing Revenue Forecast 2019-23. Other alternative media channels that have displaced various online ad & marketing channels among the ranks of the fastest-growing media are influencer/word-of-mouth marketing, non-digital content marketing, OTT advertising, product placement in music & television, and digital out-of-home advertising.

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While most mobile media channels are among the fastest-growing categories, some major brands are reevaluating their digital media investments due to various strategic challenges, questionable tactics and privacy issues that have emerged in recent years.

"While digital & alternative media operates in a complex ecosystem that includes alarming fraud levels, shifting social media algorithms and disorderly measurement systems, brand marketers will continue to invest in media strategies and tactics that can prove engagement with elusive non-Boomer target audiences," said PQ Media President Patrick Quinn. "As they seek to navigate the changing media landscape, brands are turning to digital media on the premise that it will offer higher consumer engagement, such as mobile video, audio and games that create consumer buzz; influencer and content marketing to control the conversation; and product placement and OTT advertising to capitalize on hot new streaming video programs."

Traditional advertising & marketing revenues increased 2.1% to $802.83 billion in 2018, as broadcast TV remained the largest ad platform, generating $176.12 billion, while cable TV was the fastest growing, up 5.4%. Direct marketing was the largest overall traditional marketing platform at $220.36 billion, and public relations was the fastest growing, up 9%. Broadcast TV advertising was most affected by the lack of international sporting spectacles and no major political elections. Print ads declined for the ninth consecutive year, but at the slowest rate since 2014. Traditional out-of-home media growth remains solid, as recent studies have touted the medium's strength in engaging with younger audiences.

Total US advertising & marketing revenues increased 5.9% to $502.01 billion in 2018, as digital & alternative media grew 12.9% to $204.51 billion and commanded 40.7% of total media revenues.

About the Report:
PQ Media's Global Advertising & Marketing Revenue Forecast 2019-23 includes a Core PDF Report and Companion Excel Databook, enabling users to benchmark digital and traditional advertising and marketing revenues, growth and key trends impacting the top 20 global media markets across all 4 major regions; to analyze in-depth breakouts, comparisons and rankings of more than 100 traditional, digital and alternative media sectors, silos, platforms and channels. To download a free executive summary, dataset samples and table of contents for the full report, click the link in the report title above. This new PQ Media Forecast is one of three reports to be released this year as part of the annual Global Media & Technology Forecast Series 2019, a multi-report bundle that delivers the most comprehensive view of the global media landscape through three KPIs: media industry revenues, consumer media usage, and consumer media spending.

About PQ Media:
PQ Media delivers intelligent data and analysis to leading global media organizations through annual market intelligence reports, custom market research services and strategic consulting assignments. PQ Media uses a proprietary econometric methodology to define, segment, size, analyze and project growth across more than 100 digital and traditional media worldwide by region and country, media platform and channel, and consumer demographic group.

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Declining Fertility Has Big Business Implications - Demographic Intelligence comments on recent bankruptcy of Destination Maternity

Continued declines in fertility in the U.S. are sure to have long-term sociological and economic effects, and some may be being felt right now. Destination Maternity last week filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and disclosed plans to shutter more than 180 of its stores and lay off hundreds of workers.

The company's bankruptcy petition blames, among other things, persistently falling birthrates as to why it is facing distress.

"While competition from online retailers and other widely discussed factors may have had some role to play, Destination Maternity's declining net sales in recent years have tracked fairly closely with the sharp decline in births in the United States," says Demographic Intelligence Advisor Lyman Stone. "Had Destination Maternity maintained the exact same market share and product mix, but fertility rates had remained stable over the last 10 years, their net sales would have been more than 15% higher this year."

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Other companies that produce baby and children-focused products have also faced difficulties. Toys R Us and Babies R Us closed all of their retail locations in 2018 after previously warning that stagnant birthrates could negatively impact their business.

"Infant and maternity products are the canary in the coal mine. In a few years, we can expect to see weakness in the earnings reports for products aimed at older children, and, eventually, universities will face serious enrollment declines. From there, a smaller prime-age population will present challenges to many sectors of the economy, ranging from retail, to housing, to historically robust sectors like healthcare," said Stone.

Given the serious economic implications of falling birthrates, it is crucial for businesses to have a clear picture of what their target audiences will look like in the future. The U.S. Fertility ForecastTM from Demographic Intelligence anticipates that the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in the U.S. will slide to 1.70 children per woman in 2019 from 1.72 children per woman in 2018. Falling birthrates rates are hardly an American or even a Western phenomenon. In fact, Stone is tracking a worldwide decline in fertility, with rates seeming set to converge at about 1.6 to 1.7 children.

While births overall are declining, birthrates for certain groups and in some regions are rising. And some baby-related businesses are still experiencing growth. Demographic Intelligence helps clients orient their businesses to take advantage of these opportunities, even in a challenging environment.

The U.S. Fertility Forecast is typically more than 98% accurate in predicting U.S. birth trends

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About Demographic Intelligence

Demographic Intelligence (DI) is the premier provider of U.S. birth forecasts and fertility analytics for businesses with an interest in birth trends in the United States. DI provides reports and consulting services to companies in the following sectors: juvenile products, healthcare, media, financial services, consumer food, and household products. Demographic Intelligence is advised in its work by five leading family scholars: Princeton economist Alicia Adsera, University of Pennsylvania demographer Hans-Peter Kohler, University of North Carolina demographer Philip Morgan, economist Lyman Stone, and University of Virginia sociologist W. Bradford Wilcox.

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Celebrate or Escape? USTOA Tour Operators Offer a Variety of Last-Minute Trips for the 2019 Holiday Season

Whether travelers are looking to visit Christmas markets in Europe to celebrate the season or take a beach vacation to Costa Rica to escape the holidays, the tour operators of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) offer a wide variety of itineraries for end-of-the-year getaways, no matter the reason.

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Trips for the 2019 holiday season still have availability, including a romantic New Year's Eve spent under the Eiffel Tower, a cycling escape through Southeast Asia, and a Rhine River cruise through snow-capped mountains and castles.

Here are examples of just some of the holiday trips offered, more can be found at https://ustoa.tripwing.com

Christmas Markets of Germany, Switzerland & Austria - EF Go Ahead Tours celebrates the holiday season in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria by visiting the swiss mountains and Bavarian forest, drinking German beer and Austrian wine, and visiting the Christmas markets of Munich over 12 days. Departures are available on select dates in November and December 2020 and 2021.

Holiday Markets Cruise: The Festive Rhine River – AHI International's seven-day Rhine River cruise takes place on a first-class river ship surrounded by snow-dusted hills and clifftop castles, stopping at the Old World holiday markets in France, Germany, and Switzerland. Departures are available November 27 – December 5, 2019 starting at $2,295.

New Year's in Paris - Go-Today takes travelers to Paris to celebrate New Year's Eve with the Eiffel Tower as the backdrop. The six-day trip is filled with the city's famed jazz clubs, champagne, and walks along the Seine. Departure is available December 25, 2019 starting at $949 per person.

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Christmas on the Elbe - CroisiEurope Cruises leads travelers to the oldest Christmas markets in Germany for seven days to listen to the symphony, join Midnight Mass in Dresden, and have Christmas dinner. Departures is available December 20, 2019 starting at $2,360 per person.

Christmas Markets of Austria & Bavaria - Insight Vacations offers an eight-day journey through the Bavarian Alps to listen to music in Salzburg, take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Innsbruck, and view local handicrafts and festive treats in the Christmas Markets. Departures are available November 24 – December 10, 2019 starting at $1,850 per person.

To escape, here are a couple of outgoing adventures for families, friends, and solo travelers looking for a great getaway from the festivities:

Borneo: Hike, Bike, & Kayak – Intrepid Travel showcases rainforests, mountains, and beaches on a nine-day adventure through Borneo Island in Southeast Asia. Built for active travelers, the itinerary is filled with hiking, biking, and kayaking. Departures are available November 18 and December 30 starting at $1,798 per person.

Highlights of Botswana – Goway Travel offers an eight-day safari through Botswana for travelers looking to escape in the new year, with accommodations in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Chobe National Park The trip includes Daily departures are available beginning January 5, 2020 starting at $4,385 per person.

Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests – Tauck presents an eight-day journey for families looking to adventure together during the holidays, with zip lining, jungle river-rafting, wildlife walks, a pineapple farm tour, and a chocolate-making demonstration. Departures are available December 18 and 24, 2019 starting at $3,868 per person.

Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort – GoGo Vacations offers a golf adventure package at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, located just north of Cancun and surrounded by sandy beaches, with 65,000 square feet of swimming pools for families and a world-famous golf course and spa. Departures available through December 31, 2019 starting at $849 per person.

For more information on USTOA, visit http://www.ustoa.com, call 212-599-6599, or email information@ustoa.com.

About USTOA:
Representing nearly $19 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow 9.8 million travelers annually unparalleled access, insider knowledge, peace-of-mind, value and freedom to enjoy destinations and experiences across the entire globe. Each member company has met the travel industry's highest standards, including participation in the USTOA's Travelers Assistance Program, which protects consumer payments up to $1 million if the company goes out of business. As a voice for the tour operator industry for more than 40 years, USTOA also provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents. Read this for more information.

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Redpoint
212-229-0119
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Durham / Raleigh (Triangle) Real Estate Broker, Jonathan Taylor Smith + Blue Chariot Realty Joins eXp Realty

Blue Chariot Realty, LLC is a Licensed Real Estate Firm located in Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina – providing services of a Triangle Real Estate Agent to Buyers, Sellers and Investors in Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill and the nearby Cities and Towns of the Triangle, NC.

Blue Chariot Realty has now joined eXp Realty as result of Owner & Broker-In-Charge (BIC), Jonathan Taylor Smith moving his North Carolina Broker's License affiliation over to eXp Realty.

Blue Chariot Realty was started in 2018 by Jonathan Taylor ("J.T.") Smith. J.T. established the Blue Chariot Brand originally back in 2015, getting his North Carolina Real Estate Broker's License later that same year.

Blue Chariot, LLC was initially founded in 2015 to engage in the business of Residential Re-Development, buying distressed houses to rehab for re-sale – to "Flip". J.T. Felt that the education and access gained from becoming a Licensed Real Estate Agent / Broker and Realtor, would strengthen his results as a Real Estate Investor. But he reveals that a strange thing happened on his way to becoming the next popular "Flipper" on HGTV... After each rehab, J.T. kept the houses as Rental Properties, becoming a Landlord instead. And at the same time, he began to perform as a Realtor for both his own property acquisitions, and for Clients, including other Investors.

As J.T. gained experience evaluating and rehabbing houses throughout the Triangle into Rentals and being a Landlord, he also became a knowledgeable Raleigh / Durham Real Estate Agent. Skills of being able to evaluate renovations and knowing what the value of a rehabbed home is likely to be were invaluable to other Investors seeking a Triangle Realtor to work with. And those seeking to buy or sell a house that might need a little work really appreciate working with a Raleigh / Durham Realtor who knows how to price repairs and negotiate the deal accordingly – and who has the local professional team in place to then handle the work.

This all lead J.T. to put more of his Investor / Landlord expertise into being a Durham / Raleigh Realtor, so he started Blue Chariot Realty in 2018 and got the firm licensed to make this his primary business. The only difference is that he takes the commissions earned from being a Durham / Raleigh Real Estate Agent and puts them back into buying more distressed houses to rehab into still more Rentals… Something J.T. also directs others in how to do on his Landlord Podcast (by Blue Chariot Media) – the full title of which is "Husband, Father, Entrepreneur, Realtor… and Landlord!"

Now with Blue Chariot Realty and Jonathan Taylor Smith joining eXp Realty, this puts the final pieces in place for J.T. to expand as a Real Estate Agent / Broker and Realtor in the Triangle and grow Blue Chariot Realty by bringing others onto his team. This sets the stage for Blue Chariot Realty to do great things in the remaining months of 2019 and to have explosive growth in 2020 and beyond.

The Blue Chariot Website at: https://www.bluechariot.com - is fully integrated into Triangle MLS, so you can start (and end) your home search here. And if you have a home to sell in the Triangle, Jonathan Taylor Smith and Blue Chariot Realty will either buy it themselves - or help you sell it!

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About Blue Chariot:

Blue Chariot, LLC (dba Blue Chariot Homes) is the original Blue Chariot Brand Company of what has become an association of privately held companies related to the businesses of: Real Estate Investing / Residential Re-Development; Rental Property Management & Realty Agency – each owned by Jonathan Taylor ("J.T.") Smith. Blue Chariot Brand Companies additionally consists of: Blue Chariot Properties, LLC; Blue Chariot Management, LLC; Blue Chariot Realty, LLC (Brokered by eXp Realty); the [… and Landlord!] Podcast by Blue Chariot Media; and other Companies and Partnerships – all established beginning in 2015 by J.T. Smith.

Jonathan Taylor Smith (Blue Chariot Realty, LLC) is an independent contractor of eXp Realty and this is not an official release of eXp Realty, LLC, its parent eXp World Holdings, Inc. or any related subsidiary. Continue reading.

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About eXp Realty:

eXp Realty, LLC - The Real Estate Cloud Brokerage™, is the largest Residential Real Estate Brokerage by geography in North America. It is one of the fastest growing Real Estate Brokerage Firms in North America with more than 22,000 Agents across five Canadian Provinces, 50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia. The company recently announced expansion into the U.K. and Australia.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Melvin Woodsen Returns to Farm Credit of the Virginias Lending Team

A native of Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Woodson spent his youth helping his grandfather string together tobacco by hand on his Lunenburg County farm in the late summers and early fall.

Woodson graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in economics and a concentration in finance from Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. He then went on to pursue his career in the mortgage industry, where he has remained for 14 years. After a brief tenure outside the organization, he now serves as a dual role loan officer with FCV, making loans for land and agricultural purposes as well as specializing in construction and residential home loans.

Woodson's strong sense of community and youth mentorship is apparent in his high level of involvement. He is a former member of the Botetourt Rotary Club as well as the Roanoke Kiwanis Club, a community service organization that serves the needs of children, older adults and the environment. He also serves in the children's ministry at his local church, and has been involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters in Lynchburg, Virginia.

These days, he spends his free time with his wife and his own 4 boys, coaching their various sports endeavors. He also enjoys hunting with his father, cooking (and eating!) a good meal, playing golf with his buddies, and reading a good book. Continue reading.

He is thrilled to help further the vision of Farm Credit to be rural America's lender of choice. In regards to his new role with FCV, Woodson said, "I am excited to partner with our fantastic customer base here in Franklin County and beyond to provide practical and convenient loan solutions for current and future farmers, landowners and homeowners!"

Joey Cornwell, Regional Sales & Lending Manager, said, "We are very excited to have Melvin Woodson back with Farm Credit of the Virginias and our Team here in Rocky Mount. It's great to have someone with his expertise on our team and I know he is excited to be back in the Farm Credit System. We are confident that the Rocky Mount office will continue to grow and provide our Member-Owners with outstanding service."

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Playonwords LLC Announces Top 10 PAL (Play Advances Language) Award Picks 2019, Holiday Gift Guide: Top Toys, Games, Books and Media That Spark Fun and Encourage Language

Regular interaction with children guides Playonwords founder, Sherry Artemenko, to a unique set of the best toys, games, books and media that have the chemistry to develop language while delivering great play. Today, Playonwords is announcing its annual "Top 10 PAL Picks for 2019" by age and product category. Our Top 10's take the guesswork out of giving great holiday gifts. Parents and grandparents use our lists to shop for smart toys with lasting play value. Be alert to read related news.

Winners are assessed and reviewed by Sherry with input from parents, kids and educators. Observing kid's play in action, combined with her critical eye for language potential, Sherry awards products and writes insightful reviews offering practical tips on how to maximize the educational value in each winner catalogued on playonwords.com.

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Language catalyzing PAL winning toys and games are powerful additions to a child's tool box, since children learn through play, and language is integral to learning! Our 2019 Top 10's include a number of great winners that inspire imagination and story-telling with engaging props, from Schleich's "Adventure Treehouse" to Hape's "Cook 'n Serve Kitchen" and VTech's "Treasure Seekers Pirate Ship." Promoting children's literacy skills is a strong theme throughout this years' winners, often combined with STEM skills as children build and learn letters and corresponding sounds with "LeapBuilders ABC Smart House" by LeapFrog and re-tell Jack and the Beanstalk while manipulating Geomagworld's "Magicubes" and illustrated story clips. The toy industry continues to value new games to build EQ (emotional quotient including social language skills) with exciting tools like "Guess It. Get It. Gumballs" by Peaceable Kingdom, a MindWare Brand and picture sequenced stories in SPARK Jr. Sequencing Cards.

Sherry's expertise has been tapped by NBC Connecticut TV, FOX TV News 6 Milwaukee, Parents Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, parents.com, parenting.com, ASHAsphere (official blog of the American Speech Language Hearing Association), and ASHA LEADER magazine.

For Sherry, great play is not just about fun, or language development, it's about going deep in both. Her expertise has been built on science and more than 17,000 hours of client experience. Each set of Top 10's represents a breadth of themes and genres, but they all have one thing in common - they are trusted lists of fun products that boost learning through play. Read all the related news.

Here are 2019's Top 10 PAL Picks - See her reviews at http://www.playonwords.com

TOP TOYS: INFANT

TOP 10 TOYS: TODDLER

TOP 10 TOYS: PRESCHOOL

TOP 10 GAMES: PRESCHOOL

TOP 10 TOYS: SCHOOL AGE

TOP 10 GAMES: SCHOOL AGE

TOP 10 BOOKS AND MEDIA

Each holiday season, millions are spent on kids' toys, games and books. These PAL winners above are not only great fun but also encourage rich language development. Think "tastes like ice cream, fortifies like spinach," optimizing your toy purchases to build language while maintaining all the fun. Now's the time to be intentional about your child's toy chest, game drawer, bookshelf and tablet! Read related news now.

ABOUT PLAYONWORDS, LLC
Playonwords.com was founded by well-respected speech-language pathologist, Sherry Artemenko. Her 35 years championing language rich play, esteemed PAL Award, popular blog, and insightful tips to parents set her apart as the leading advocate for the language component in toys.

Over 17,000 hours working directly with children has shown her that a unique set of the best toys, games and books have the capability to develop language while delivering great play. Studies show:

Sherry established the PAL Award to identify unique toys, games and books that through their design, quality and character, encourage play that advances language. PAL winners in the hands of kids, spark fun and creative play with lots of talk. Such toys, recognized on the basis of her child development expertise, are complemented by practical coaching in her blog, showing parents and caregivers how to get the most from toys, games and books to build language and underlying cognitive skills.

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Solariant Capital Closes Financing on a 50 MW Biomass Power Plant Project in Ibaraki, Japan

On September 30, 2019, Solariant Capital, along with its equity partners, Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc., Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd., and Bio Fuel Co., Inc., have closed financing on a 50 MW biomass power generation project, developed by Solariant Capital, in Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

The biomass plant project will be constructed, operated and managed through Kamisu Biomass Power Generation LLC, a joint venture project company among the four partners with a senior project debt arranged by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd. and mezzanine debt through Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd. The 50 MWp plant will be utilizing biomass fuel, primarily palm kernel shell (by product of palm oil) and wood pellets to produce approximately 350 GWh's of electricity annually, which is equivalent to an amount consumed by 110,000 households in Japan. The fuel for the biomass plant will be provided based on long-term supply contracts with 4 Japanese trading houses. The plant will also utilize wood pellets produced by Lumino Biomass Fuel, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Solariant Capital LLC. Click here to read the latest news.

The EPC general contractor is a joint venture entity between Hitachi Zosen and Okumuragumi with the CFB boiler and the generator from General Electric Co and Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corp, respectively. The O&M contractor is JERA, one of the largest independent power producers in Asia. The construction of the plant will begin at the end of 2020 and is scheduled to start operation in July 2023. The energy generated by the power plant will be sold to Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) at a fixed rate of 24 yen plus value added taxes per kWh for 20 years under the current feed-in tariff program (renewable energy subsidy program). Japan enacted its current renewable energy subsidy program in July of 2012.

About Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. Chubu Electric Power is a Japanese utility company established in 1951 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. It is one of the top three electric utility companies in Japan in terms of power generation capacity, electric energy sold, with a total assets of over 5.4 trillion JPY as of March 2019.

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About Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Co., Ltd. Founded in 1971, Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance leverages its flexibility as a nonbank and its knowledge of various products to address a diverse range of customer needs by expanding upon the functions we offer, from lease finance, corporate finance, service provision, business participation, to business operation.

About Bio Fuel Co., Inc. Founded in 2005, Bio Fuel is a Tokyo based company that handles planning, design, and construction of fuel production facilities as well as the development of renewable energy resources and consulting on natural energy.

About Solariant Capital LLC/Co., Ltd. Solariant Capital is a utility scale renewable energy project development and finance company, focusing on solar and biomass projects in Asia and North America with its offices in Pasadena, California, Tokyo, Japan, Manila, Philippines, Seoul, Korea, and Hanoi, Vietnam. Solariant Capital and its wholly owned subsidiary Lumino Capital are currently developing a number of solar and biomass projects in Japan, Philippines and the U.S., as well as energy wood plantations and biomass pellet plants in S.E. Asia.

For further information, contact:    

Daniel Kim, CFA        
Managing Director
Solariant Capital, LLC
+1 213-364-1414
+81-80-3986-6554
Pasadena, CA / Tokyo, Japan
dkim@solariant.com

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