Shulman Advisory

Track Record

The below sampling of our past projects has been selected to give you a flavor for the variety and depth of support we provide to our clients.

Project

Market study and creation of mid-term strategic plan

Client

European power trading company

Project Background

The liberalization of the Japanese power market and the increase in power and derivatives trading volume have created opportunities for sophisticated market participants. Our client wanted to understand the Japanese regulatory landscape and create a market entry strategy based on its European know-how, current capabilities, and synergies with its Japanese partner.

Our Approach

Regulatory
Landscape
Market
Mapping
Strategic
Planning
Ongoing
Support

Project

In-depth study of the post-FIT renewable energy market and financial modeling of FIP regulations

Clients

Renewable asset developers and EPCs, power traders, investors

Project Background

Since 2012, renewable asset development in Japan has been driven by the the Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) scheme. The Feed-in-Premium (FIP) scheme is expected to replace FIT and support some renewable asset development from 2022. We helped several clients gain a better understanding of the FIP system and its implications for their businesses.

Our Approach

We performed a comprehensive analysis of government documents on the FIP scheme and covered:

Project

Feasibility study of different corporate PPA schemes in the Japanese post-FIT renewable energy market

Client

Solar PV developer and EPC

Project Background

Both the end of the Feed-in-Tariff scheme and the push for carbon neutrality are driving the development of corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) in Japan. However, the specific regulations in the Japanese power industry impact both the feasibility of some schemes and the financial returns of the projects.

Our Approach

We performed a comprehensive analysis of the feasibility of corporate PPAs in Japan including:

Project

Renewable power-to-hydrogen system feasibility study and government subsidy application support

Client

Renewable energy asset developer and investor

Project Background

Japan has pledged carbon neutrality by 2050 and has made hydrogen and ammonia supply chain a pillar of its environmental strategy. Our client plans to develop a hydrogen and ammonia plant powered by renewable energy in remote areas of Japan for which shipping costs are high. The project is planned to be partially funded by government subsidies.

Our Approach

Project
Design
Financial
Planning
Subsidy
Application
Ongoing
Support

Project

Market entry study and preparations

Client

German biomass equipment manufacturer

Project Background

Our client had previously completed one large system installation in Japan and was now interested in Japan’s emerging biomass power generation market. The client wished to confirm the potential of the market and the suitability of its products for the needs of Japanese biomass power generators and to find a distribution partner in the country.

Our Approach

Phase 1:
Market Study
Phase 2:
Market Entry Preparations