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Promotion of Energy-Generating and Energy-Saving ActivitiesWe have adopted both solar and wind power generation systems which take advantage of these readily available resources. By employing sunlight and wind instead of other resources, we are reducing both our CO2 emissions and non-renewable resource consumption. Promotion of Energy-Generating ProgramsWe have taken steps to generate environmentally friendly, clean energy from recyclable resources. Five-year Solar Energy-Generating Plan (Headquarters)In a five-year plan lasting from FY2003 to FY2007, the Headquarters used employee cooperation to assemble and install a total of 360 solar energy generating platforms and panels (cumulative total of 54.0kw). New Five-Year Solar Energy Plan (Miyakoda Factory)A new five-year energy generation plan was launched in FY2008. In January 2009, solar cell power generation panels were installed into blocks 1 and 2 shown in the Miyakoda Factory solar cell system installation image diagram, and power generation commenced in February 2009. The power generation volume at the Headquarters and the Miyakoda Factory in FY2008 was about 64,000kwh annually (CO2 equivalent: About 32 tons), a reduction of about 4 tons of CO2 emission volume from FY2007. We intend to continue creating clean energy that is kind to people and the environment.
Small-Scale Wind Power Generation System (Corporate Headquarters)
The Roland corporate headquarters facility uses wind power for outdoor night lighting around the grounds. Power Generation through a Small Hybrid Generator (Miyakoda Factory)
The Miyakoda factory has one LED light powered by a small hybrid (solar + wind) generator, and five LED lights powered by solar panels. The lights are fitted with energy-saving, high-intensity LEDs. The power generated is used for night lighting. Energy-Saving Activities
To reduce power consumption company-wide, we have introduced "Eco-Ice," an air-conditioning system designed to use the electric power generated at night more effectively. Energy-saving activities in each department include setting personal computers to the power-saving mode, replacing them with LCD models, setting air conditioners to appropriate temperatures for the summer and winter seasons, and replacing fluorescent tubes with low-energy lighting. While operation of the new addition to the Miyakoda Factory has increased the power consumption volume at that factory, it has had the effect of reducing total power consumption company-wide, so that power consumption volume in FY2008 was 5% reduced from the level in FY2007. |
