As the Solar Energy market in Japan has been expanding since the introduction of Sale of Solar Energy to the Electricity companies in July, 2012 the related (peripheral) industries have been emerging with new technologies. They include Power Conditioners and Rechargeable Batteries to optimize the collection
and distribution of the solar energy and the related components such Power ICs, Diodes, Transistors, Capacitors, Inductors,
Connectors, Relays,etc. Although even one section is interesting watch we see the general view of the market and technical trends in terms of business overview. Ans the style will follow the one employed for "Review of Japan Solar Cell Industry ".
Parts for Power Conditioners
1014-02-26 Dempa
1) Capacitors
Aluminum Electric Capacitors for DC-DC (step-up) Convertors, DC-AC Converters
Film Capacitors for Input and Output Filters
2) Inductors for Reactors, Current Sensors
3) Power Resistors
4) Surge Protection Devices - Surge Absorbers, Varistors
5) Connectors - High Current and Tough connectors, Water proof
6) Relays - High Current, Low power consumption, Tough Relays
7) Switches - Anti-arc discharge
8) Cooling fans - Small size, Large wind, Low power consumption
9) Bi-directional DC-DC Converters, Bi-directional AC-AC Converters,
10) Junction Boxes
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A. Power Conditioners
1. Tabuchi Electric
1013-08-20 Dempa
FY 2013 sales will increase to JPY30,000M
1013-08-08 Dempa
New plan: increase to 1,500MW in FY 2015 )40% industrial) from 700MW in FY 2012 (90% home use)
1013-02-27 Dempa
Adding Own brand "Enetelus" to the existing "OEM" business.
Single phase for less than 10KW
Own brand "Enetelus". 1.8kW, 3.0kW, 5.5kW, 8.0kW, 9.9kW
Three phase for 10KW more
Making own Reactors (DC-AC).
2. Panasonic
1013-02-27 Dempa
2.7kW, 4.0kW, 5.5kW.
3. Sharp
1013-02-27 Dempa
Multi-string Power Conditioners
4. Sanyo Denki
1013-04-23 Dempa
10KW and 100KW
<10KW x10 sets> is not equal <100KW x 1 set>. <10KW x10 sets> can reduce a risk of the total 100KW system due to a partial failure as well as can be used for 20KW - 90KW systems. The production capacity of <10KW x10 sets> will be increased to 1,200 sets/month in April..5KW product will be introduced for the domestic market in June.
1013-04-26 Dempa
Developed Power Conditioner Monior System "SANUPS NET' featuring the use of Internet (cloud) to make it possible to "see" in real time the condition of the Power Conditioner (SANUPS) by a computer and smart phone.
5. Mitsubishi Electric
1013-07-10 Dempa
1.8KW, 4KW + new PV-PD55J including Junction Box with remote control unit (option) - 5.5KW (JPY630K) Efficiency 965%
6. Nichicon
1013-08-16 Dempa
Home Power Station for Kyocra and Sekisui House. Exceeds the 1st year estimate of 10,000sets, JPY10,000M.
JET ( JAPAN ELECTRICAL SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGY LABORATORIES) approved.
7. Hitachi Home Appliance
-2013-08-10 Dempa
Power conditioners - Hotach brand as well as OEM brands
B. Li-ion Batteries
1. Kyocera
1013-04-23 Dempa
Li-ion Battery Energy storage system two types 1) 14.4KW and 2) 7.2KW.\
Installation (Solar cells + Li-ion Battery Energy storage system) - Japan Eco-System
C. HEMS (Home Energy Management System)
D. Power Line Noise Filters
1. Soshin
1013-06-24 Dempa
Power Line Noise Filters (Capacitor and Coil) for Mega Solar Power Conditioner - 1000A - 1600A
