In collaboration with Kyoto City and Shimane Institute for Industrial Technology, Nissha Printing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Nissha") has launched field tests aiming to create a new market of dye-sensitized solar cells. These tests are supported by a grant from NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization).
Overview of the field test with Kyoto City
Overview of the test
Design solar lanterns that use EneLEAF, a type of dye-sensitized solar cell developed by Nissha, are installed in the entrance area of the Kyoto City International Foundation and in the east side of the office building of Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art. These test units are used to examine the effectiveness of lighting as well as how different pigments and designs affect the efficiency in power generation. (There are 42 units installed at the Kyoto City International Foundation and 24 units at the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art.)
The lanterns are available in multiple designs, taking advantage of the excellent aesthetic qualities of EneLEAF. The use of green pigments in addition to the conventional palette of red pigments has broadened the range of expression.
Overview of the field test with Shimane Institute for Industrial Technology
Overview of the test
Advertisement signboards that use EneLEAF, a type of dye-sensitized solar cell developed by Nissha, are installed at two locations in Shimane Prefecture (Techno Arc Shimane and Shimane Prefectural Convention Center). These test units are used to examine how best to control the power generated by EneLEAF as well as how different arrangements of red and green pigments affect the efficiency in power generation. (There are two units installed at Techno Arc Shimane and four units at the Shimane Prefectural Convention Center.)
The advertisement signboards are designed to light up at night with the power generated by EneLEAF. By testing different control methods and arrangements, we expect to establish a more efficient use of the power generated by EneLEAF.
Nissha Co.,Ltd., is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the planning, development, production and sale of industrial materials, devices, medical technology, information and communication and others. It operates through four business segments. Industrial Materials segment produces and sells decorative films, molds, molded product and metallized paper. Device segment is engaged in manufacture and sale of film touch sensors, gas sensors and input devices. Medical Technology segment is engaged in the production and sale of medical electrodes and surgical instruments for medical institutions, and the contract manufacturing for medical device manufacturers. Information Communication segment is involved in the planning, production and sale of products and services such as publication printing, commercial printing, art solutions, and sales promotions. It is also engaged in the business of green space management, industrial waste separation collection and transportation, and security.