JGC and other companies demonstrate perovskite at the Tomakomai Port facility
Demonstration experimental equipment was installed on the roof of the distribution warehouse
(Source: JGC)
Perovskite solar cells manufactured by Enecort
(Source: JGC)
JGC (Yokohama City), the domestic EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) service company of JGC Holdings, Enecourt Technologies (Kumiyama Town, Kyoto Prefecture), a joint venture company originating from the University Kyoto and Tomakomai Pier (Tomakomai City, Hokkaido). On April 1, the company began full-scale demonstration experiments aimed at putting perovskite solar cells into practical use. It was announced on April 26.
Perovskite solar cells will be installed on the roof and walls of a logistics warehouse in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, and will capture electricity production data. The three companies will also evaluate durability and reliability, including environmental conditions such as low temperatures, snow cover and salt damage, as well as construction methods and jointly consider ways to disseminate the product. Products.
Construction method uses JGC's panel construction method. Taking advantage of perovskite solar cells' properties of being light, thin and bendable, the heat shield serves as a platform that is integrated and fixed to the protrusion of the folded panel roof or wall-mounted attachment. Since it can be applied in sheet form, it can be installed anywhere and is said to be low cost and easy to replace.
The perovskite solar cells are manufactured by Enecort and are the result of a project subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Six panels of size G2 (370 x 470 mm) were constructed and installed on the roof of the logistics facility and on the south wall facing the canal. The total capacity of 12 units is 150-200W. The initial demonstration period is scheduled to last one year until March 31, 2025.
JGC will develop a plan to demonstrate, install, measure, analyze and evaluate perovskite solar cell technology, and develop power generation systems for applications in warehouses, etc. Enecourt will evaluate perovskite solar cell supply, analysis and technology. Tomakomai Terminal will provide the installation site, coordinate with construction companies to install and manage the demonstration equipment in time, and consider deployment to logistics facilities based on demonstration data.
