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Contract Manufacturing of Fuel Cell Units

First written in FY2020-Q3. 10 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseOtherFY2022-Q1 – FY2023-Q3AdvancedFY2023 – FY20262020: 420202021: 420212022: 420222023: 320232024: 220242025: 020252026: 22026
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Contract manufacturing and next-generation model development for fuel cell unitsA theme 1 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 1 as a tailwind

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「The power generation unit for next-generation residential fuel cell systems is currently under active development for launch around spring 2028, with the aim of further improving energy efficiency, ease of installation and maintainability.」

    The company is developing a next-generation fuel cell unit model and has disclosed for the first time a specific target of launching it around spring 2028.
  2. 2026-05-27AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders

    「Meanwhile, humidifier sales of high-priced products emphasizing ease of maintenance, including models equipped with the Easy Replacement Tray Cover, increased and contributed to higher profit.」

    高単価の加湿器商品の販売伸長が増益に寄与したと記載している。
  3. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, sales of humidifiers, air purifiers and fuel cell units exceeded the results of the previous fiscal year.」

    Although declining fuel cell unit sales had been reported through the previous quarter, sales exceeded the previous fiscal year’s results during the current fiscal year. In addition to continued contract manufacturing and product sales, the company showed a full-year improvement in sales.
  4. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the period, humidifier sales declined, but sales of air purifiers and fuel-cell units increased, resulting in environmental equipment revenue of ¥3,382 million, up 0.8% year on year.」

    Fuel cell unit sales increased from the same period of the previous year, offsetting the decline in humidifier sales and driving environmental equipment sales up 0.8% year on year.
  5. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the period, sales of air purifiers and fuel cell units increased despite a decline in humidifier sales, causing environmental equipment sales to exceed the level in the same period of the previous year.」

    Fuel cell unit sales increased from the same period of the previous year, offsetting the decline in humidifier sales and driving environmental equipment sales above the level in the same period of the previous year.
  6. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「The new model maintained the previous model’s rated power output of 400W while achieving a rated power generation efficiency of 50%, an increase of 3 percentage points from the previous model. This is expected to deliver further energy savings. The company also reduced the unit’s weight to 63kg, making it the world’s lightest, a reduction of 17kg from the previous model.」

    The company jointly developed a new fuel cell unit model launched in January 2023, achieving a rated power generation efficiency of 50% and a unit weight of 63kg. Efficiency improved by 3 percentage points and weight decreased by 17kg compared with the previous model.
  7. FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「During the period, environmental equipment revenue was below the results for the same period of the previous year because sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined.」

    The company has reiterated that environmental equipment sales fell below the level in the same period of the previous year because fuel cell unit sales declined. No change has been indicated in the continuation of contract manufacturing and product sales.
  8. FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「During the period, environmental equipment revenue was below the results for the same period of the previous year because sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined.」

    The company has reiterated that environmental equipment sales fell below the level in the same period of the previous year because fuel cell unit sales declined. No change has been indicated in the continuation of contract manufacturing and product sales.
  9. FY2023-Q1Decline in Fuel Cell Unit SalesAnnual report

    「Environmental equipment revenue was below the results for the same period of the previous year because sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined.」

    Environmental equipment sales fell below the level in the same period of the previous year because fuel cell unit sales declined. This indicates a decline in sales during the first quarter separate from the continuation of contract manufacturing and product sales.
  10. FY2022Full-Year Decline in Environmental Equipment SalesAnnual report

    「Humidifier sales declined because of a reactionary decrease following the temporary increase in demand in the previous fiscal year. As a result, environmental equipment sales amounted to ¥4.934 billion, down 28.6% year on year.」

    Sales of environmental equipment, including fuel cell units and humidifiers, declined, resulting in full-year sales of ¥4.934 billion, down 28.6% year on year. The decline in sales is separate from the continuation of contract manufacturing and product sales.
  11. FY2022-Q3Decline in Environmental Equipment Sales, Including HumidifiersAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined, resulting in environmental equipment revenue below the results for the same period of the previous year.」

    In addition to the previously reported decline in fuel cell unit sales, humidifier sales also declined, causing environmental equipment sales to fall below the level in the same period of the previous year. This indicates a decline in sales during the period separate from the continuation of contract manufacturing and sales.
  12. FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「During the period, humidifier orders were strong, but product introductions were delayed because some major mass retailers were restricting purchases. In addition, fuel cell unit sales declined, causing environmental equipment sales to fall below the level in the same period of the previous year.」

    Environmental equipment sales fell below the level in the same period of the previous year because fuel cell unit sales declined. Contract manufacturing and sales of fuel cell units themselves continued.
  13. FY2022-Q1Decline in Fuel Cell Unit SalesAnnual report

    「Although humidifier sales increased, environmental equipment revenue was below the results for the same period of the previous year because sales of fuel-cell units declined.」

    Although humidifier sales increased, sales of environmental equipment as a whole fell below the level in the same period of the previous year because fuel cell unit sales declined. This indicates a decline in sales during the quarter separate from the continuation of contract manufacturing and product sales.
  14. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the fuel cell systems business, the company jointly developed with KYOCERA CORPORATION and パーパス株式会社 the fuel cell unit with a built-in hot-water storage tank for Ene-Farm Mini, the world’s smallest residential fuel cell cogeneration system, and has sold it through 東京ガス株式会社 since October 2019. The product delivers a rated power output of 400W and high energy efficiency, with an expected annual reduction in CO₂ emissions of approximately 1t. During the fiscal year, it received the 2020 Technical Award sponsored by the Japan Gas Association, the Commissioner of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Award in the Product and Services category of the New Energy Awards sponsored by the New Energy Foundation, and the Excellence Award in the Technology Development category of the Cogeneration Awards 2020 sponsored by the Advanced Cogeneration and Energy Utilization Center, respectively.」

    In addition to the contract manufacturing and launch of fuel cell units, the company disclosed specifications including a 400W power output and an expected annual CO₂ reduction of approximately 1t, as well as multiple technology and product awards received in fiscal 2020.
  15. FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「In the fuel cell business, the company began contract manufacturing of fuel cell units with built-in hot-water storage tanks in October 2019.」

    The company has reiterated the contract manufacturing of fuel cell units that began in October 2019. This filing does not disclose any new sales performance or sales amounts.
  16. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As contract production of fuel cell units began in October of the previous year, sales were also generated in the second quarter of the current fiscal year.」

    Sales were also generated in the second quarter of the current fiscal year following the start of contract production in October 2019. The business has progressed from the start of contract manufacturing to the stage of continuing to record sales.
  17. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As contract production of fuel cell units began in October of the previous year, sales were generated in the first quarter of the current fiscal year.」

    Sales of fuel cell units were generated in the first quarter following the start of contract production in October 2019. The business has progressed from the start of contract manufacturing to the stage of continuing to record sales.
  18. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the fuel cell systems business, the company jointly developed with KYOCERA CORPORATION and パーパス株式会社 the fuel cell unit with a built-in hot-water storage tank for Ene-Farm Mini, the world’s smallest residential fuel cell cogeneration system, and began selling it through 東京ガス株式会社 in October 2019. The product delivers a rated power output of 400W and high energy efficiency, with an expected annual reduction in CO₂ emissions of approximately 1t.」

    The business progressed from contract manufacturing of fuel cell units to the launch of a jointly developed product. The product was launched in October 2019, with a rated power output of 400W and an expected annual CO₂ reduction of approximately 1t.
  19. FY2020-Q3First statedAnnual report

    「In the fuel cell business, the company began contract manufacturing of fuel cell units with built-in hot-water storage tanks in October 2019.」

    The company began contract manufacturing of fuel cell units with built-in hot-water storage tanks in October 2019.
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  2. 1Transformation into a High-Profit Business Structure6×
  3. 2Increasing Humidifier Market Share6×
  4. 3Cultivating a New Product Lineup Based on Evolved Existing Technologies6×
  5. 4Increasing the Sales Mix of High-Performance Products5×
  6. 5Product Development Based on Customer Needs4×
  7. 6Enhancement of production equipment for new products4×

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