To reduce power consumption
company-wide, Roland installed "Eco-Ice" for
air-conditioning equipment in 1999 when the
factory expansion was completed. In
addition, a power control system was
installed in 2001 to reduce peak power
consumption and improve energy conservation.
To reduce departmental power consumption,
Roland personal computer monitors are turned
OFF when operators are away, CRT monitors
are replaced by LCD monitors,
air-conditioning temperature settings are
controlled in summer and winter, and
fluorescent lighting has been controlled and
replaced by energy-saving alternatives. As a
result, the 1% reduction target compared to
2005 was achieved in 2006 (on the basis of
production unit costs* 1 ).
Roland opened the Miyakoda factory in
December 2005, introducing a number of
energy-saving environmental design features.
To reduce the power consumption of
air-conditioning equipment, "Eco-Ice" (for
effective power usage after hours) was
installed, the number of heat-sensitive
windows was limited, and motion
sensor-controlled lamps were installed in
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Production unit cost base:
Power (kwh) consumed per total production of 100,000,000 Yen |
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Energy-Generating Programs
This program generates environmentally friendly,
clean energy from recyclable resources.
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A. Additional Solar
Power Generation Facility Installed at
Headquarters |
In
September 2003, Roland installed a solar
power generation system (11.25kw) through a
base/panel assembly process completed
entirely by employee volunteers. The
facility became operational on October 1st,
generating approximately 13,000 kwh for the
first year. Roland added similar systems in
October 2004, 2005 and 2006, which began
generating power on November 1st
respectively.
These facilities together have the capacity
to generate 45.0 kW and contribute 72% of
the lighting power consumed in 2006 for
production. In addition, these facilities
help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by
approximately 18 tons annually.
For 2007, we are planning to add a 9.00 kW
system (total 54.00 kW) by the end of
October and to start operating it from the
beginning of November.
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Solar power generation
left panels added in 2006 |
Assembled by
employee volunteers |
B. Small Wind Power Generation
Facility Generating at Headquarters
On July 20,2004, Roland installed a small wind
power generation facility. The vertical windmill can
rotate to generate power whenever wind is present,
irrespective of its direction.
Power stored during the day and generated at night
is used for landscape lights. The facility is
located in front of the Headquarters on the left
hand side.
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| Windmill |
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Landscape lights (when lit) |
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C. Small Hybrid LED Panel
Lamps generating at Miyakoda Factory
The company installed one small hybrid (wind +
solar) LED panel lamp and five solar LED panel lamps
on November 24, 2005. The energy-saving,
high-intensity LED used for each lamp illuminates
the parking lot at night. These lamps are located in
front of the Miyakoda factory on the right hand
side.
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Full view of
hybrid panel lamps |
Panel lamps at night |
Solar LED
panel lamps |
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