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VISION 01 An Energy-saving Society

We aim to maximize the potential of energy and realize a society where safe motive power, electricity, and heat can be used as needed, when needed, and without waste.

  • Reducing GHG emissions
  • Promoting renewable energy
  • Energy efficiency initiatives
  • Utilizing untapped energy
Realizing Carbon-Free Electricity through Hydrogen Power Generation

YANMAR ENERGY SYSTEM CO., LTD.

Toho Co., Ltd. aims to realize film production with minimal environmental impact across the entire Toho Group by 2030.
Toho Studios, where Toho’s film productions are carried out, consumes large amounts of electricity due to the constant operation of filming equipment, lighting facilities, editing, and CG processing. As a result, reducing power consumption and switching to renewable energy sources was a major challenge.

Toho has taken the first step toward achieving 100% decarbonization of electricity consumption at Toho Studios by 2030 in collaboration with JERA Co., Inc., a leader in energy decarbonization. Starting in FY2024, the companies introduced clean energy, primarily solar power generation and zero-emission hydrogen-based thermal power generation, to achieve 24/7 carbon-free electricity*.
Yanmar Energy Systems Co., Ltd., a group company of Yanmar Holdings, will deliver hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems to JERA’s Sodegaura Thermal Power Plant. These systems will help deliver carbon-free electricity using hydrogen as the energy source. Furthermore, the Yanmar Group’s energy management system will automatically control hydrogen power generation based on JERA’s power demand data and generation forecasts, improving overall energy efficiency.

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  • *Note: “24/7 carbon-free electricity” is an electricity which does not emit CO2 all year round.
    In accordance with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Guidelines for Electricity Retail Sales”, “24/7 carbon-free electricity” means that 100% of the electricity demand will be supplied from zero-CO2 emission sources, and environmental value will also be provided through the use of non-fossil fuel certificates but does not mean that no CO2 is emitted during the life cycle of the fuel, including production and transportation.
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  • We contribute to the efficient use of energy by providing a carbon-free power supply that utilizes hydrogen fuel to achieve zero CO2 emissions from power consumption, and by automatically controlling hydrogen power generation based on power demand data and power generation forecasts.
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