Okinawa Electric Power Company

Okinawa Electric Power Company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, providing essential infrastructure. As a regulated utility, its operations ensure a stable, reliable power supply throughout Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The company manages the entire electricity delivery lifecycle, from production to end-user, maintaining the regional power grid.

The company was established on May 15, 1972, succeeding the Ryukyu Electric Power Corporation. This formation addressed the necessity for a dedicated, comprehensive electric utility for Okinawa's unique energy demands. This institutional genesis created a singular entity to manage and develop essential power infrastructure for the island prefecture.

Okinawa Electric Power serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Okinawa. Its long-term vision focuses on ensuring a continuous, robust electricity supply, critical for the region's economic development and daily life. The company commits to its foundational role in sustaining the prefecture's energy future.