Example of Installation at Toshiba Keihin Office

Winner: Toshiba Corp., International Fuel Cells (USA), ONSI (USA) Features:More than 30 units of the previous generation model composed of the same parts as the winning device are running all over the world, achieving more than 30,000 hours in operational time without any trouble. The winning model has improved reliability over the previous model, and is 35% smaller and 33% lighter. Currently 50 units are manufactured on the production line every year. As a 200 kW fuel cell in great demand for commercial and industrial uses, it is the first mass production fuel cell in the world expected to spread widely in the future with the achievement of 81% total efficiency, high reliability, and low costs compared to other models.

”New Energy System Application category

1. 150 kW PV System Installed at Ho-oh High School

Gymnasium Installed with Solar Cell on Roof

Winner: Kibogaoka Gakuen Educational Foundation Features:A roof-integrated 150 kW PV power generation system installed on the high school's gymnasium. It is used as a power source for air-conditioning and lighting of the gymnasium, and also as educational material for the students. Signs indicating the flux of solar radiation, power generated, and cumulative power generated are helpful to understand the effectiveness of the system. It is the largest solar cell installed in a school in Japan. Constructional designs matching the arched-roof are outstanding. Promotional effects on other educational organizations and municipals have been enormous.

Award Program in 1997

Award Program in 1996

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