Representative Profile
Yasuhito Fujimoto
Founder & CEO
Yasuhito’s experience spans renewable energy acquisitions and investment assessment, as well as project sales from a developer’s perspective. He has worked across the transaction process, from project assessment and negotiation to due diligence, contracting and closing.
He now leads GEC, supporting the sale, acquisition and execution of renewable energy projects in Japan, with a particular focus on utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS). Drawing on an understanding of both buyer and seller requirements, he helps resolve project issues and coordinate stakeholders in English and Japanese.
Professional Experience
RJ Investment Co., Ltd.
(Part of the Renewable Japan group during his tenure)
Acquisitions and Investment Assessment
As Deputy Head of the Investment Management Department, he assessed solar asset acquisitions as part of the launch of Japan Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Corporation, a listed infrastructure fund. His responsibilities included project screening, due diligence and assessment of acquisition terms against the fund’s investment criteria.
Trina Solar Japan Energy Co., Ltd.
(Trina Solar Group’s project development company in Japan)
Project Sales and Origination
As head of the project origination function, he oversaw project sourcing, acquisition assessment and early-stage project formation. He also led sales execution for high- and extra-high-voltage solar projects, covering project presentations, negotiation, due diligence coordination, contracting and closing.
Green Energy Consulting Co., Ltd. (GEC)
Transaction Advisory and Execution Support
Founded GEC in June 2024. The firm supports BESS and renewable energy projects through sale and acquisition support, project reviews, project origination and practical execution support, including stakeholder coordination.
Areas of Expertise
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Shaping transaction strategies and terms around buyer and seller requirements
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Assessing project issues relating to land, grid connection and permits
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Supporting negotiations, due diligence, contracting and closing
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Coordinating Japanese and international stakeholders in English and Japanese
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, San Francisco State University
Let’s Discuss Your Project
We welcome conversations about project sales and acquisitions, including at an early stage. Tell us about your current situation—you do not need to include confidential details, such as project names or exact locations, in your initial inquiry.
We work in English and Japanese.
+81-3-6820-6319
Create Kioicho 1201
3-31 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo, Japan