NEDO

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

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

Key Points: 
  • 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.

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

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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).

Key Points: 
  • 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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

Swift Tactical Systems and the Swift Group to Help Build a Platform for UAVs and UAMs Flight Planning for Urban Environments in Japan

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Both Swift Tactical Systems and Swift Engineering will support the project.

Key Points: 
  • Both Swift Tactical Systems and Swift Engineering will support the project.
  • And we would like to be the very first team in the world to establish a safe 3d Spatial Information Infrastructure System," says Hiro Matsushita, Group Chairman/CEO at Swift Group.
  • Swift Tactical Systems and the Swift group are collaborating with Zenrin Co. Ltd., LocationMind Inc., Intelligent Style, and Space Service Innovation Lab (SSIL) to develop a 3D spatial information infrastructure using the spatial ID.
  • Furthermore, by 2030, the Japanese government wants unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and urban air mobility (UAMs) to fly in urban areas within Japan.

noco-noco announces "X-SEPA(TM)", a revolutionary separator technology

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

SINGAPORE, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- noco-noco Pte. Ltd. ("noco-noco") announces the launch of the X-SEPATM, a ground-breaking separator that helps to improve the performance of existing battery technologies and accelerate the speed of next-generation battery development. The X-SEPATM features a three-dimensionally ordered array of pores, and with a multilayer structure, offers an optimal combination of membrane strength, high porosity, and improved battery performance. noco-noco has now overcome the challenges of mass production and will start shipping X-SEPATM samples in January 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Ltd. ("noco-noco") announces the launch of the X-SEPATM, a ground-breaking separator that helps to improve the performance of existing battery technologies and accelerate the speed of next-generation battery development.
  • X-SEPATM is a technology platform that transcends the typical concept of a separator to provide new added value to batteries.
  • 3DOM Alliance's single-layer separator has higher porosity and a uniform labyrinthine pore structure, which suppresses the formation of dendrites.
  • 3DOM Alliance's patent-pending multi-layer separator with a three-dimensionally ordered macroporous structure provides batteries with longer life, greater reliability (reduced rate of accidents, etc.

noco-noco announces "X-SEPA(TM)", a revolutionary separator technology

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

SINGAPORE, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- noco-noco Pte. Ltd. ("noco-noco") announces the launch of the X-SEPATM, a ground-breaking separator that helps to improve the performance of existing battery technologies and accelerate the speed of next-generation battery development. The X-SEPATM features a three-dimensionally ordered array of pores, and with a multilayer structure, offers an optimal combination of membrane strength, high porosity, and improved battery performance. noco-noco has now overcome the challenges of mass production and will start shipping X-SEPATM samples in January 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Ltd. ("noco-noco") announces the launch of the X-SEPATM, a ground-breaking separator that helps to improve the performance of existing battery technologies and accelerate the speed of next-generation battery development.
  • X-SEPATM is a technology platform that transcends the typical concept of a separator to provide new added value to batteries.
  • 3DOM Alliance's single-layer separator has higher porosity and a uniform labyrinthine pore structure, which suppresses the formation of dendrites.
  • 3DOM Alliance's patent-pending multi-layer separator with a three-dimensionally ordered macroporous structure provides batteries with longer life, greater reliability (reduced rate of accidents, etc.

DENSO Receives Highest Rating from CDP in "Climate Change" and "Water Security"

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

DENSO also promotes initiatives in the 3 areas of "Monozukuri (manufacturing)," "Mobility Products," and "Energy Use" to realize a carbon-neutral society.

Key Points: 
  • DENSO also promotes initiatives in the 3 areas of "Monozukuri (manufacturing)," "Mobility Products," and "Energy Use" to realize a carbon-neutral society.
  • DENSO aims to achieve sustainable business growth and expansion and contribute to addressing ever-increasing environmental issues.
  • DENSO remains committed to enhancing its corporate value and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through sustainability management.
  • (2) DENSO has been selected for the following 3 Green Innovation Fund projects.