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World's Largest Roof-top Solar Power Generation System (approximately 22MW) Installed at Tire Plant ~Reduction of CO2 emissions through the use of renewable energy and high-efficiency systems
20/02/2023News
Kansai Energy Solutions (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. (K-EST) will install the world's largest*1 Roof-top Solar Power generation system and Gas Cogeneration System at Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Rubber (Thai Factory)), a tire manufacturing and sales subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries,Ltd., and supply the energy such as electricity and steam. Also, The Kansai Electric Power co.,inc.(KEPCO), parent company of K-EST, have signed an agreement to provide Sumitomo Rubber (Thai Factory)with renewable energy value today. .
In thisproject, K-EST will install roof-top photovoltaic panels (output: approximately 22 MW from around 40,000 panels) and gas cogeneration systems (6.6 MW x 2 sets) at Sumitomo Rubber (Thai Factory) plant in Rayong province, Thailand by using the " Financing Program for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Model Projects in FY2022 ※2" provided by the Ministry of Environment, Japan. All of generated electricity and steam will be supplied as a substitute for the energy currently used at the plant. As a result of this project, SRT expect to reduce their annual CO2 emissions by approximately 38,000 tons.
The electric energy used at this plant will be carbon neutrality through I-REC*3 which will be procured and provided KEPCO. The I-REC will be procured from a biomass power plant whose main raw material is waste materials such as branches and roots remaining after lumbering rubber trees in Thailand and this action contributes to Sustainable Natural Rubber*4 activities of Sumitomo Rubber (Thai Factory).
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We will continue to develop activities to reduce CO2 emissions such as this project. We will continue to contribute to the realization of a zero-carbon society by providing a variety of services adjusted to our customers' needs, leveraging the knowledge and expertise we have accumulated through these activities.
*1 Roof-mounted solar power generation facilities at single business sites as of February 1, 2023.
Source: Kansai Electric Power Co.,Inc.
*2 Ministry of the Environment, Japan has been implementing the “JCM Model Projects,” which provides financial supports covering up to half of the initial investment costs. The purpose of this model projects is to financially support the implementation of projects which reduce GHG emissions by utilizing leading decarbonizing technologies in developing countries,
and in return, to acquire JCM credits for achievement of Japan’s GHG emission reduction and the partner countries' emission reduction target. This project is being implemented in cooperation with the Thai and Japanese governments.
*3 Certificate of Renewable Energy Value. Certificates are certified and issued by The I-REC Standard, a non-profit organization.
*4 SNR is an abbreviation for Sustainable Natural Rubber. Sumitomo Rubber Group " Sustainable Natural Rubber Policy "
https://www.srigroup.co.jp/english/newsrelease/2021/sri/2021_067.html
For inquiries about the release, please contact
Kansai Energy Solutions (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
TEL:＋66 (0)2-003-3711 (JP/TH)
E-Mail: info@kest.co.th （JP/TH）
Overview of affiliated companies
In thisproject, K-EST will install roof-top photovoltaic panels (output: approximately 22 MW from around 40,000 panels) and gas cogeneration systems (6.6 MW x 2 sets) at Sumitomo Rubber (Thai Factory) plant in Rayong province, Thailand by using the " Financing Program for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Model Projects in FY2022 ※2" provided by the Ministry of Environment, Japan. All of generated electricity and steam will be supplied as a substitute for the energy currently used at the plant. As a result of this project, SRT expect to reduce their annual CO2 emissions by approximately 38,000 tons.
The electric energy used at this plant will be carbon neutrality through I-REC*3 which will be procured and provided KEPCO. The I-REC will be procured from a biomass power plant whose main raw material is waste materials such as branches and roots remaining after lumbering rubber trees in Thailand and this action contributes to Sustainable Natural Rubber*4 activities of Sumitomo Rubber (Thai Factory).
<Rendering images of Roof-top Solar Power generation system>
We will continue to develop activities to reduce CO2 emissions such as this project. We will continue to contribute to the realization of a zero-carbon society by providing a variety of services adjusted to our customers' needs, leveraging the knowledge and expertise we have accumulated through these activities.
*1 Roof-mounted solar power generation facilities at single business sites as of February 1, 2023.
Source: Kansai Electric Power Co.,Inc.
*2 Ministry of the Environment, Japan has been implementing the “JCM Model Projects,” which provides financial supports covering up to half of the initial investment costs. The purpose of this model projects is to financially support the implementation of projects which reduce GHG emissions by utilizing leading decarbonizing technologies in developing countries,
and in return, to acquire JCM credits for achievement of Japan’s GHG emission reduction and the partner countries' emission reduction target. This project is being implemented in cooperation with the Thai and Japanese governments.
*3 Certificate of Renewable Energy Value. Certificates are certified and issued by The I-REC Standard, a non-profit organization.
*4 SNR is an abbreviation for Sustainable Natural Rubber. Sumitomo Rubber Group " Sustainable Natural Rubber Policy "
https://www.srigroup.co.jp/english/newsrelease/2021/sri/2021_067.html
For inquiries about the release, please contact
Kansai Energy Solutions (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
TEL:＋66 (0)2-003-3711 (JP/TH)
E-Mail: info@kest.co.th （JP/TH）
Overview of affiliated companies
| <Sumitomo Rubber Industries,Ltd.> Company name : Sumitomo Rubber Industries,Ltd. Establishment: Year 1909 Representative: Satoru Yamamoto, President and Representative Director Head Office: 3-6-9, Wakihama-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Business activities: Manufacture and sale of tires for automobiles and other rubber products, etc. |
| <Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.> Company name: Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. Establishment: May 2005 Representative:Minoru Iwane, President Head Office: 7/232 Moo.6,Soi Pornprapa,(Amata City Rayong Industrial Estate) Tambol Mabyangporn Amphur Pluakdaeng Rayong 21140 THAILAND Business activities: Manufacture and sale of automotive tires and molds Manufacture and sale of tires for agricultural machinery, rubber crawlers, and solid tires for forklifts |
| ＜The Kansai Electric Power co.,inc.> Company name: The Kansai Electric Power Co. Establishment: May 1951 Representative: Nozomu Mori, President and CEO Head Office: 3-6-16 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Business activities: Electricity, heat supply, telecommunications, gas supply, etc. |
| ＜Kansai Energy Solutions (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.> Company name: Kansai Energy Solutions (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.> Establishment: August 2018 Representative: Katsuhisa Yamamoto, Managing Director Head Office: 689 Bhiraj Tower at EmQuartier23rd Floor, Unit 2313 Sukhumvit Rd Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 THAILAND Business activities: Design, procurement, construction, maintenance, and servicing of electricity, steam, and heat supply facilities, and production and sales of electricity, steam, and heat |