Technology:
Venture
companies specializing in power saving are advancing their competitive edge.
Sassor will start to provide retail and restaurant chains with consulting on
power saving. They put a special device on the distribution switchboard and
measure the operational status of air-conditioners and dishwaters. They analyze
collected data on power consumption and use frequency, and display their
suggestions automatically on the tablets installed on each outlet. Comparing
the operational status of equipment between outlets will help the chain to work
out effective measures for power saving. They also plan to draw typical patterns
of wasteful spending and submit them to the chain for more effective measures.
PICO ADA
provides hospital and hotels with an optimization control service of electricity,
gas, and water supply. In these facilities, power is needed to circulate water
for kitchens and bathrooms. They save water to reduce power consumption of
pumps and adjust the volume of air-conditioners. They forecast hourly change of
weather by simulating data from the Meteorological Agency using their
self-developed software. Their approach can reduce energy and water supply
charges by 15%. A hospital with 300 beds supposedly can reduce expenditure by
10 million yen per year. They offer the equipment and operation support for
4,200,000 yen per year. They collect and analyze data from 1,500 facilities
across the country to improve the control program constantly for higher
accuracy.
A campaign girl distributes uchiwa (paper fan) to pedestrians
on the street as the easiest and cheapest way of energy saving.
