"Swallow EV" by Yamamoto Electric
The webmaster made a test run :)
I heard the body utilizes that of a small car made in China.
And it is cut short to be small EV.
GPCC's Rena X3 EV
Takayanagi's EV "Miluira TypeB"
2013/06/01
Smart Community Japan 2013 (6)
Toyota's "Smart Insect" is based on
"Coms" by Toyota Auto Body
"Smart Insect" is an experimental EV not for sale,
which is intended to be an intelligent and IT-related vehicle.
Uni-Cab by Honda. But I personally didn't get what this is for...
Honda's motor-assisted bike
GPCC's Rena X3 EV
Smart Community Japan 2013 (5)
ZMP's Navigation Application "Jyoshuseki Kanojyo"
(Girlfriend on Assistant Seat)
"Robo Test" sensors to collect driving data
(The base car is Toyota's Prius)
"Micro AERO" EV by Kochi University of Technology
"PIUS Kit Car" EV by Modi
Smart Community Japan 2013 (4)
A model of geothermal binary cycle power station
by Fuji Electric
The system uses normal pentane and the output capacity will be 2000kW
(A field-test of 220 kW size done from 2006 to 2009)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' 2,500 kW wind turbine (model)
Easier and faster way to detect "hot spots" of solar panel
by Kanagawa Institute of Technology
(currently under study)
Smart Community Japan 2013 (3)
A model of the new product "Sun Carrier 22" by DMG Mori Seiki
A model of Sun Carrier 220-300
with a big rotating base for tracking the sun
Torico's automatic solar cell sweeper
Sinfonia Technology's "Liter Hydro Generator,"
which can generate electricity
only with several liters of water per second
Sinfonia's micro wind turbine (1.3 kW)
Smart Community Japan 2013 (2)
There were a bunch of "smart meters" at the expo.
This is an example of Mitsubishi's.
Smart meter system in a laptop (Mitsubishi)
Meidensha's renewable energy projects in the world
This interested me a lot.
Electricity generation or heat-pump refrigerator by thermoacoustic.
It is under study by Tokai University.
Smart Community Japan 2013 (1)
The group of expositions named "Smart Community Japan 2013" was held in Tokyo Big Sight until yesterday.
It consisted of Smart Community Expo, Smart Grid Expo, Next Generation Automobile Expo, Plant Factory and Smart Agri Expo, and Biomass Expo.
http://www.nikkan.co.jp/eve/smart/english/
Here are some of the photos which the webmaster took yesterday.
High-temperature superconducting cable
currently under study (NEDO booth)
2 MW class lithium-ion battery in truck container
by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (NEDO)
Models of off-shore wind turbine (NEDO)
"Glass Integrated Photovoltaic" SunEwat,
a transparent type solar panel (NEDO)
2013/05/30
New Solar Hot-Water System Improved Heat Collection by 23%
Professor Kazuaki Bougaki of Tokyo City University released that his study team had developed a new type of solar hot water system, which could increase the amount of heat collection by about 20%.
The study was a joint research with Sekisui House and Tokyo Gas.
The team put several types of reflective plates on the front of heat collectors.
As the result it found out that an aluminum plate of 1 meter width, put on the level [with heat collectors, as far as the webmaster understands], had been most efficient and that it had improved heat collection by 23 % as compared with a system without reflective plate.
Asahi Shimbun: 2013/05/30 05:01
http://www.asahi.com/tech_science/nikkanko/NKK201305300007.html
2 MW Solar in Operation in Tatebayashi, Gunma
MDI-SB Solar, a joint company of Mitsuboshi Diamond Industrial and Sumikin Bussan, completed the construction of a 2 MW solar station in Tatebayashi city of Gunma prefecture and started operation of the facility on 29th.
The area of the station is about 32,000 square meters.
And the annual generation will be 2 million kWh.
The EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) were made by Panasonic Environmental Systems & Engineering.
Mitsuboshi Diamond Industrial: Press Release (in Japanese) 2013/05/29
http://www.mitsuboshidiamond.com/latest_news.html
Sumikin Bussan: Press Release (in Japanese) 2013/05/29
http://www.sumikinbussan.co.jp/release/date/2013/05/29/001/
2013/05/29
Solar Supporting Frame Difficult to Pull Out by Shimizu Press
The metalworking firm Shimizu Press in Takasaki city of Gunma prefecture developed a new type of supporting frame for solar panels, which is suitable for soft ground and steep slope.
The new technology makes the tips of pillars spiral-shaped, so that the poles are difficult to be pulled out from the land, even in a windy setting for example.
Nikkei: 2013/5/27 23:45
http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXNZO55520210X20C13A5L60000/
Logistic Firm Senko to Install 7 More Solars
The logistic company Senko announced that the company would newly install solar facilities at its seven distribution centers. It has already completed solar stations at its properties in Chiba, Osaka, and Okayama.
The total rated capacity of all the 10 stations will be 5.3 MW.
Butsuryu Weekly: 2013/05/29
http://www.weekly-net.co.jp/logistics/post-8578.php
Sharp Completed 10MW Solar in Thailand: 84MW in Total
Sharp released it had completed the construction of a 10.3 MW solar facility in Lopburi Province, Thailand.
The company had already constructed a 73.2 MW solar station adjacent to this new facility.
Therefore the total output capacity became about 84 MW.
Impress Kaden Watch: 2013/05/29 12:29
http://kaden.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20130529_601314.html
Shikibo in Osaka to Embark on Solar Business
The textile manufacturer Shikibo in Osaka city announced on 28th that it would embark on solar power business.
The company is going to install a 2.4 MW solar station in its factory in Toyama city, Toyama prefecture.
The construction cost will be one billion JPY.
Shikibo estimates the annual sale of electricity generated to be 90 million JPY.
Sankei: 2013/05/28 17:08
http://sankei.jp.msn.com/economy/news/130528/biz13052817110037-n1.htm
Tokyo Government's Recommended Solar Plans for Low Interest Loan
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, together with Tokyo Environmental Public Service Corporation, designated 120 different plans as recommended for its "Power of Roofs" (Yane-jikara) project.
These plans for installation of solar facilities were selected from what had been submitted by solar constructors and entrepreneurs.
Consumers who want to adopt one of the plans can take advantage of a low-interest loan (1.95 % a year) by Jaccs: no need of deposit and the term of payment is 15 years at maximum.
MyNavi News: 2013/05/29
http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2013/05/29/142/index.html
2013/05/28
ESCO Business Started at Dam in Yaita, Tochigi
Tochigi prefecture started an ESCO (Energy Service COmpany) business with NK Dam ESCO Tochigi, a subsidiary company of Nippon Koei.
The two concluded an 18-year contract of business entrust.
NK Dam will install a hydro generator of 190 kW output at Terayama Dam in Yaita city.
The electricity to be generated will be sold to Tokyo Electric Power.
Also, the company is going to propel energy conservation of the dam, by changing lighting and air conditioners to energy-saving types.
Tochigi prefecture expects to cut electricity charge by 3 million JPY a year.
Yomiuri: Tochigi Area: 2013/05/24
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/e-japan/tochigi/news/20130524-OYT8T00026.htm
Wikipedia: Energy service company
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_service_company
Hanging-Type Micro Hydro by Hokuriku Seiki
The machinery manufacturer Hokuriku Seiki in Uozu city, Toyama prefecture, developed a hanging-type micro hydro (up to 50 kW) in cooperation with Toyama Prefectural University and Ishikawa Prefectural University.
With this type of generator, waterway construction becomes unnecessary so that installation is easier. And the new type is stronger against flooding.
The company says it is possible to collect investment in 6 years.
Hokuriku Seiki: Power Archimedes (in Japanese)
http://www.s-hokuriku.com/archimedes.html
Nihon Nougyo Shimbun: 2013/05/26
http://www.agrinews.co.jp/modules/pico/index.php?content_id=21173
Mini Hydro at "Thousand Rice Fields" in Shinshiro, Aichi
Aichi prefecture set up a mini-hydro generator at the Yotsuya Senmaida in Shinshiro city.
Senmaida literally is "thousand rice fields" on a steep slope.
This is the first hydro station which utilizes agricultural water in the prefecture.
The average water flow is 10 liters per second, which generates 200 W electricity.
The generator has 1 kW potential at maximum.
At the moment the electricity generated is used for toilet lighting and a septic tank.
Tonichi Shimbun: 2013/05/28
http://www.tonichi.net/news/index.php?id=29555
2013/05/27
Traffic Signal by Wind and Solar in Miyazaki: First in Japan
A traffic signal utilizing both wind turbine and solar panel was installed at an intersection in Miyazaki city, Miyazaki prefecture.
The signal will be automatically switched from using ordinary grid electricity to the renewable powers, on an occasion of electricity cutoff in a disaster, for example.
It is said that a traffic signal powered by wind turbine has not been anywhere in Japan.
By combining both generators, the police is expecting a longer duration of electricity.
Yomiuri: Miyazaki Area: 2013/05/24
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/e-japan/miyazaki/news/20130523-OYT8T01435.htm
Solar Fund "Kashimanada No.1" Collected 55 Investors
The solar business entrepreneur Zec in Tokyo said that the company's investment collection "Kashimanada No.1 Solar Lot Sale Fund" had collected 55 investors.
The average amount invested per person was 1.3 million JPY.
The fund is planning to install 800 solar panels (192 kW) on a land of about 4,000 square meters in Hokota city, Ibaraki prefecture. The electricity to be generated will be sold to Tokyo Electric Power from June.
The business period will be 20 years, and the company expects to annually pay back 8.5% of the amount invested.
Zec has recently started the second-term investment collection.
Tokyo Shimbun: Ibaraki Area: 2013/05/26
http://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/ibaraki/20130526/CK2013052602000148.html
Zec
http://zecj.jp/
Fusion of Solar and Farming in Hokuto, Yamanashi
Green T is going to start a fusion business of solar power generation and farming in Hokuto city of Yamanashi prefecture. The company will install solar panels on the field and at the same time cultivate wild strawberry, which has strong hold on life.
Nikkan Kogyo 2013/05/27
http://www.nikkan.co.jp/news/nkx0520130527ceai.html
Sapporo City to Match-Make Roof Leaser with Entrepreneuer
In order to promote introduction of solar power generation to private sectors, Sapporo city is going to match-make those who are willing to lease their rooｆs with entrepreneurs in solar business.
The city is also planning to hold a seminar in July to gather the both sides.
Kankyo Business: 2013/05/27
http://www.kankyo-business.jp/news/004897.php
Sapporo city: Press Release (in Japanese) 2012/05/22
http://www.city.sapporo.jp/kankyo/energy/matching/index.html
Okuji Kensan's "Self-Sufficient" Factory by Solar
The metalworking firm Okuji Kensan in Osaka city recently started operation of its Fukushima Factory in Sukagawa city of Fukushima prefecture.
The factory has a 1.6 MW solar facility and the output is beyond the amount of electricity to be needed for production. In this sense the factory is "self-sufficient."
Nikkei BP net: 2013/05/27
http://www.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/news/20130527/351948/?ST=architecture&rt=nocnt
Convenience Stores Tackling Energy Saving
The power rates have been hiking in Japan. It is basically because of less dependence on nuclear power after 2011 and recent high fuel prices by weak yen.
In this situation, the industry of convenience stores, most of which are open 24/7 and use much electricity, is tackling energy saving.
Seven-Eleven group has now four chain stores where state-of-the-art underground thermal heat pumps are installed. The first store in Dazaihu city, Fukuoka prefecture, was opened last June.
The group also has 6,500 solar-powered franchisees at the end of this February.
It has a plan to expand them up to 7,000.
As well, Family Mart has 12 stores with solar panel plus battery at an experimental level.
Lowson has 1,000 solar already, and is considering to double the number.
Circle K Thanks is going to install solar at 800 stores starting from this month.
Mainichi 2013/05/26
http://mainichi.jp/area/news/20130526sog00m040008000c.html
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