We installed a solar power system at the Kuwabata Plant in December 2007 in order to help reduce the environmental impact of our business activities. The solar panels cover some 2,000 square meters and generate up to 200 kWh of power. They are expected to generate 292 MWh over the course of a year. The power generated is used by the Kuwabata Plant. This solar power system was installed as part of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)'s fiscal 2007 field testing program for new solar power technologies. Power generation and other related data are provided to NEDO and will be used as verified data in future efforts to promote full-fledged popularization of solar power systems.
In fiscal 2008, the solar power system capable of generating 40 kWh was installed on the roof of Building B of the Head Office/R&D Center.
