Field Tests Launched in Kyoto City and Shimane Prefecture Aiming to Create a New Market of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

July 24, 2013

Nissha Printing Co.,Ltd.

In collaboration with Kyoto City and Shimane Institute for Industrial Technology, Nissha Printing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Nissha") has launched field tests aiming to create a new market of dye-sensitized solar cells. These tests are supported by a grant from NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization).

Overview of the field test with Kyoto City

Overview of the test

Design solar lanterns that use EneLEAF, a type of dye-sensitized solar cell developed by Nissha, are installed in the entrance area of the Kyoto City International Foundation and in the east side of the office building of Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art. These test units are used to examine the effectiveness of lighting as well as how different pigments and designs affect the efficiency in power generation. (There are 42 units installed at the Kyoto City International Foundation and 24 units at the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art.)
The lanterns are available in multiple designs, taking advantage of the excellent aesthetic qualities of EneLEAF. The use of green pigments in addition to the conventional palette of red pigments has broadened the range of expression.

Test period

June 2013 to June 2015

Design solar lanterns installed at the Kyoto City International Foundation.

Overview of the field test with Shimane Institute for Industrial Technology

Overview of the test

Advertisement signboards that use EneLEAF, a type of dye-sensitized solar cell developed by Nissha, are installed at two locations in Shimane Prefecture (Techno Arc Shimane and Shimane Prefectural Convention Center). These test units are used to examine how best to control the power generated by EneLEAF as well as how different arrangements of red and green pigments affect the efficiency in power generation. (There are two units installed at Techno Arc Shimane and four units at the Shimane Prefectural Convention Center.)
The advertisement signboards are designed to light up at night with the power generated by EneLEAF. By testing different control methods and arrangements, we expect to establish a more efficient use of the power generated by EneLEAF.

Test period

July 2013 to July 2015

Advertisement signboard installed at the Shimane Institute for Industrial Technology

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