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February 13, 2023 9:16 AM
Kawai Ryuyo Factory Installs Green Energy System
Kawai installed solar electric power facility at its Ryuyo factory in Shizuoka Pref. where Kawai grand and upright pianos are manufactured as part of an important project reducing environmental load. Operation started on Dec. 23, 2022.
Having a total of 3,352 sq. meter space using 1,542 solar panels, it supplies 781 MW electricity per year, about 18% of total electricity consumption of the factory.
Thanks to green energy system, the company spokesman commented that the factory effectively reduces 245 tons of CO2 output a year. Ryuyo factory is the first case in the company installing green energy system.