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Japan Firms Rush to Develop Energy Harvesting Techs
Topic Started: 23 Aug 2012, 12:26 AM (51 Views)
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Japan Firms Rush to Develop Energy Harvesting Techs

Tokyo, Aug. 22 (Jiji Press)

Japanese companies are accelerating development of "energy harvesting" technologies for converting very small amounts of energy into electrical power.

Although Japan lags behind Europe and the United States in the practical use of such technologies, Japanese companies are making efforts to catch up in ways that include cross-industry alliances.

Murata Manufacturing Co. <6981> has developed battery-free remote-control light switches featuring a technology for converting into electricity the pressure generated when the switch is pushed.

The electronics device maker has started a joint test demonstration with general contractor Toda Corp. <1860>, aiming to construct by 2020 a so-called "zero-energy building" that is totally self-powered.

"To realize such a building, energy harvesting technologies are essential," a Toda official in charge of the project said.

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