Research and development of energy-use equipment and supply technologies for cold regions
First written in FY2018. 3 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2024.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The main research topics are as follows: (1) technological development to ensure the sustained rollout and expansion of gas-based residential power generation; (2) research and development of optimal systems that respond to environmental changes; (3) improving operational efficiency through the use of digital technologies and development of new technologies; (4) initiatives to improve the quality of gas appliances; and (5) expanding research fields through collaboration with universities and external institutions.」
The company specified its R&D scope, including virtual power plants, optimal operation with solar power and storage batteries, AI snow-melting systems, smart safety systems using IoT and satellite positioning, and joint research with external institutions. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The main research topics are as follows: (1) product development for gas appliances and residential power generation in cold regions; (2) research and development of next-generation energy-use technologies; (3) initiatives to strengthen the gas business foundation; and (4) research toward achieving a sustainable carbon-neutral society.」
The company specified its R&D themes, from equipment for cold regions, virtual power plants, and safety systems using AI and IoT to the energy system in 2050 and making its own office buildings carbon-neutral. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The main research topics are as follows: (1) product development for gas appliances and residential power generation in cold regions; (2) technological development of next-generation energy systems; (3) initiatives to strengthen the gas business foundation; and (4) research toward achieving a sustainable decarbonized society.」
The company specified its R&D scope, including equipment for cold regions, next-generation energy, the use of IoT and AI in gas pipeline safety, and a decarbonized society. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Centered on our Technical Development Research Institute, we conduct research on energy-use technologies and develop energy-use equipment suited to cold, snowy regions.」
The policy of continuing research and development into equipment and energy-use technologies for cold, snowy regions was maintained. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Centered on our Technical Development Research Institute, we conduct research on energy-use technologies and develop energy-use equipment suited to cold, snowy regions.」
The research topics listed included Ene-Farm, COREMO, Eco-Jozu, heating systems, gas pipeline safety technologies and next-generation energy systems.