Kansai Electric Power

The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., also known as Kanden, is an electric utility with its operational area of Kansai region, Japan. The Kansai region is Japan’s second-largest industrial area, and in normal times, its most nuclear-reliant.

The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. engages in the provision of power supply, business, and lifestyle solutions. It operates through the following segments: Electric Power Business, Information Technology and Communications (ITC) Business, and Other. The Electric Power Business segment deals with the supply of electricity. It also maintains the operation and security of energy facilities. The ITC Business segment manages Internet connection, telecommunications, broadcasting, facility leasing, cable television, and information system operations. The Other segment provides consolidated energy, livelihood amenities and housing-related services. The company was founded on May 1, 1951 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.