New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization

NIMS Selects Ansys' Materials Solution to Advance More Sustainable Next-Gen Jet Engines

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, is using Ansys' (NASDAQ: ANSS) materials data management software, Ansys® Granta MI™, to develop a database of sustainable materials for Japanese aircraft manufacturers. The database, a catalog of eco-friendly materials intelligence, will make it easier for Japanese engineers and designers to select cleaner, smarter resources when developing next-generation jet engines.

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The database, a catalog of eco-friendly materials intelligence, will make it easier for Japanese engineers and designers to select cleaner, smarter resources when developing next-generation jet engines.
To support this initiative, NIMS uses Ansys' materials solution to research heat-resistant materials that improve energy and thermal efficiency, and reduce CO2 emissions.
Using this data, NIMS will create a catalog in collaboration with the Gas Turbine Society of Japan to provide local aircraft manufacturers with a one-stop, domestic database for sustainable materials.
"With the support of Ansys' materials solution, NIMS is streamlining the process of materials selection for Japanese aircraft manufacturers, while facilitating access to smarter and cleaner materials.

Hitachi: Demonstration Operation of Optimized Performance Enabling Network for Volt/Var(Q) (OPENVQ) of Power Transmission Network Commences in Thailand

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

SCADA, TPE, Electricity, Fugitive emission, NEDO, Moen, JCM, Energy, EGAT, Ministry, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Joint, Kingdom, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, CO2, Renewable energy

Hitachi, Ltd. (Hitachi), contractor of the project, and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) jointly installed optimized performance enabling network for volt/var(Q) (OPENVQ) and commenced its demonstration operation in February 2023.

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Hitachi, Ltd. (Hitachi), contractor of the project, and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) jointly installed optimized performance enabling network for volt/var(Q) (OPENVQ) and commenced its demonstration operation in February 2023.
In this demonstration operation, the OPENVQ system was linked to SCADA used to monitor and control the power system in the regional control center operated by EGAT in northeastern Thailand.
And we already confirmed that the loss of power in the transmission network had been curbed and approximately 1,000 tons of CO2 emissions had been reduced by operating those advanced and efficient power systems in the period from February 21st through March 10th.
On April 26th, an opening ceremony was held at the head office of EGAT in Nonthaburi attended by all the parties concerned from both countries to celebrate the start of the demonstration operations.

DENSO Develops Its First Inverter Using SiC Power Semiconductors

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Monday, April 3, 2023

KARIYA, JAPAN, Apr 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO CORPORATION announced that it has developed its first-ever inverter with silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors.

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KARIYA, JAPAN, Apr 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO CORPORATION announced that it has developed its first-ever inverter with silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors.
SiC power semiconductors consist of silicon and carbon that significantly reduce power loss compared with silicon (Si) power semiconductors.
The verification of cruising test in a certain condition, which test was performed by BEV consisted of SiC semiconductor inverters, demonstrated inverters with SiC power semiconductor reduce power loss less than half of ones with Si semiconductor.
Key elements of developing the new inverter:
- SiC power semiconductors with DENSO's unique trench-type metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) structure(1) improve the output per chip due to reducing the power loss caused by heat generated.

KANEKA: “Development of Polymer Synthesis Technology by Microorganisms using CO2 as Direct Raw Material” selected as a NEDO Green Innovation Fund Project”

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Friday, March 31, 2023

During the project period (FY2023 to FY2030), the following three themes will be addressed.

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During the project period (FY2023 to FY2030), the following three themes will be addressed.
Development and demonstration of production technology using microorganisms capable of producing substances from CO2 (Kaneka, JGC HD, Shimadzu)
Kaneka is the first company in the world to successfully commercialize KANEKA Biodegradable Polymer Green PlanetTM ("Green Planet"), which is produced by microorganisms from vegetable oil and other raw materials.
Bacchus aims to drastically shorten the breeding time of smart cells*3 by upgrading the breeding platform consolidating its proprietary technologies.
By utilizing its own digital technology, Bacchus will design cells optimized for gas fermentation and create a variety of species.

CHITOSE Group Obtains Funding from Japanese Government-affiliated NEDO for Green Innovation Fund of USD400M Range

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Carbon, Photosynthesis, SMBC, NEDO, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, Nagaoka University of Technology, Microalgae, Nagoya University, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Biomass, CO2, Renewable energy

CHITOSE has been selected as a prospective implementing agency for this theme by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (hereinafter "NEDO").

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CHITOSE has been selected as a prospective implementing agency for this theme by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (hereinafter "NEDO").
The total project cost is approximately USD400 million, and the implementation period is scheduled from FY2023 to FY2030.
CHITOSE is working on the development of bio-products, the construction of the world's largest 5-hectare microalgae production facility and the demonstration of long-term large-scale production in Malaysia (*).
In addition, CHITOSE will start raising private funds in order to accelerate this project through the GI Fund.

Global Smart Grid Market Report to 2028: Funding for Smart Grid Projects Bolsters Growth

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Data management, Ministry of Energy (Alberta), Large, Marubeni, Key, Carbon, New energy, Government, Ministry, ICT, Investment, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, Geography, AMI, Growth, Environment, Electric power, Renewable energy

By Geography: North America accounted for the largest market share in 2021 within the total global smart grid market.

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By Geography: North America accounted for the largest market share in 2021 within the total global smart grid market.
The Global Smart Grid Market is covered from 2017-2028 in this report, which includes a forecast for the period 2022E-2028F
What is the Future Growth Rate of the Global Smart Grid Market?
The market is anticipated to be driven by factors like the popularity of smart meters, regional government initiatives, and funding for smart grid projects
Which is the Largest Component Segment within the Global Smart Grid Market?
Who are the Key Players in Global Smart Grid Market?

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Launch Ceremony in Shimonoseki for Demonstration Test Ship for Liquefied CO2 Transport

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Carbon, CCUS, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Engineering, NEDO, LINE, Research, Transport, New energy, LNG, Ochanomizu University, Jeju Smart Grid Demonstration Project in Korea, MHI, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, Carbon cycle, LPG, Hong Kong Fir Shipping Co Ltd v Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd, CO2, Natural gas

TOKYO, Mar 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, today held a launch ceremony for a demonstration test ship for transport of liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2), to be utilized in conjunction with initiatives by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for its demonstration projects (CCUS R&D and Demonstration Related Project / Large-scale CCUS Demonstration in Tomakomai / Demonstration Project on CO2 Transportation / R&D and Demonstration Project for CO2 Marine Transportation).

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TOKYO, Mar 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, today held a launch ceremony for a demonstration test ship for transport of liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2), to be utilized in conjunction with initiatives by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) for its demonstration projects (CCUS R&D and Demonstration Related Project / Large-scale CCUS Demonstration in Tomakomai / Demonstration Project on CO2 Transportation / R&D and Demonstration Project for CO2 Marine Transportation).
The ceremony, conducted in the presence of representatives of the ship's owner Sanyu Kisen Co., Ltd. and other partners, was held at the Enoura Plant of MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Following outfitting and sea trials, the ship is scheduled to be handed over in the latter half of fiscal 2023.
As part of this effort, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will actively pursue development and commercialization of LCO2 carriers, and as a marine systems integrator, aim to achieve decarbonization.

MHIET Releases SGP M2000, a New Natural Gas Engine Cogeneration System

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Max, NEDO, Value, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, DER, New energy, Carbon, SGP, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, CO2, Environment, MHI, Marketing, Hydrogen, Running, Generator, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Miller

Compared to MHIET's existing 1,000kW gas engine cogeneration system, SGP M2000's electrical efficiency is 1.8 percentage point higher, which means CO2 emission rate involved in power generation is less.

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Compared to MHIET's existing 1,000kW gas engine cogeneration system, SGP M2000's electrical efficiency is 1.8 percentage point higher, which means CO2 emission rate involved in power generation is less.
As a result of an extensive effort to increase the engine output, SGP M2000 is able to give twice as much output as MHIET's existing cogeneration system with an engine of the same displacement, which led to reducing the footprint by 40%.
Therefore the demand towards cogeneration system is expected to further grow from the viewpoint of disaster resilience.
MHIET is committed to increase the value of DER through marketing of SGP M2000 and help realize carbon neutral world by actively engage in developing technologies for utilization of hydrogen on natural gas engines.

Energy Management Systems Market Report 2022: Demand for Enhanced Performance and Sustainable Energy Efficiency Boosts Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Soaring installation of Energy Management Systems (EMS) has emerged as an invaluable practice to enhance performance and sustainable energy efficiency.

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Soaring installation of Energy Management Systems (EMS) has emerged as an invaluable practice to enhance performance and sustainable energy efficiency.
Some factors, such as volatile energy costs and the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies, will foster energy management systems market value.
Moreover, IoT and AI-based solutions will gain prominence across Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) and Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) for enhanced security, savings, and efficiency.
Chapter 4 Energy Management Systems Market: System Type Outlook
4.1 System Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
Chapter 5 Energy Management Systems Market: Component Outlook
5.1 Component Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030

Energy Management Systems Market Report 2022: Sector to Reach $111.86 Billion by 2030 at a 13.3% CAGR

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The global energy management systems market size is expected to reach USD 111.86 billion by 2030.

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The global energy management systems market size is expected to reach USD 111.86 billion by 2030.
Soaring installation of Energy Management Systems (EMS) has emerged as an invaluable practice to enhance performance and sustainable energy efficiency.
Moreover, IoT and AI-based solutions will gain prominence across Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) and Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) for enhanced security, savings, and efficiency.
Chapter 4 Energy Management Systems Market: System Type Outlook
4.1 System Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030
Chapter 5 Energy Management Systems Market: Component Outlook
5.1 Component Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2022 & 2030