2025/10/09

Nifco Inc.
FD Corporation

Nifco Inc. (Headquarters: Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Pref., President: Masaharu Shibao, hereinafter “Nifco”) introduced a large-scale solar power facilities on the plant roof of Nifco Kitakanto Inc. (Location: Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, hereinafter "Nifco Kitakanto") as part of the Group's carbon neutral strategy and will begin power generation on October 1, 2025.
This initiative aims to both reduce CO₂ emissions through the expanded use of renewable energy and foster harmony with the local community.

1. Overview of the Initiatives

Nifco Kitakanto had previously installed a 55.5kW solar power system. With the addition of a new 1,169.7kW large-scale solar installation, the total capacity has now reached 1,225.2kW. This expansion increases the renewable energy ratio by 2.6%, bringing the renewable energy ratio for the Nifco group in Japan to 4.4%. CO₂ emissions (Scope2) are expected to be reduced by 2.8%, with an estimated 4.7% reduction (equivalent to 791t-CO₂) across its Japan operations.
The generated electricity is utilized through a combination of self-consumption and surplus power sales. During major holiday breaks such as Golden Week, New Year, and summer holidays, when power demand is lower, surplus electricity is sold to the electricity market, ensuring economic efficiency.
The system was designed, constructed, and will be maintained by FD Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kariya City, Aichi Pref.; hereinafter “FD”).

Overview of this initiative

2.Social and Community Value of the Initiative

Contribution to Decarbonization:The initiative increases the Group’s renewable energy ratio and contributes to reducing Scope2 CO₂ emissions across its Japan operations.

Contribution to the Local Community:By generating renewable energy locally in Ashikaga City and promoting local production for local consumption, the project supports regional decarbonization efforts.

Benefits for Employees and Workplaces:The rooftop solar panels are also expected to improve energy efficiency through their heat-shielding effect, contributing to a more comfortable and sustainable work environment.

3.Roles and Benefits of Each Party in this Initiative

Nifco Inc.
Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Pref.

【Roles】
・Investment in on-site self-consumption
・Owners and generators of solar power facilities
・Operation of surplus power sales

【Benefits】
・It will be possible to procure renewable energy by utilizing the sites of group companies effectively.
・When the factory is not operating at full capacity, the surplus electricity can be sold on the market, maintaining the economic benefits.

Nifco Kitakanto Inc.
Ashikaga City, Tochigi Pref.

【Roles】
・Use of roofs
・Users of renewable energy

【Benefits】
・We can utilize vacant space on our own roof as a renewable energy business and contribute to the environment.
・Installing solar panels on the roof provides a heat barrier effect.

FD Corporation
Kariya City, Aichi Pref.

【Roles】
・Proposal for “self-consumption + surplus power sales”
・Design, construction and maintenance of solar power facilities

【Benefits】
・By realizing “self-consumption + surplus power sales” on the same roof, we will increase customer options and promote the spread of renewable energy.

For inquiries regarding this release, please contact:

Nifco Inc., Administration Department, Administration Section.
TEL: 03-5476-4850
Email: soumu@jp.nifco.com
Mita Bellju Building 20F, 5-36-7 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

Contact details for FD regarding this release:

FD Corporation, Sales Department, Sales Section.
TEL: 052-890-4500 (Nagoya Office)
Inquiry: https://www.for-delight.co.jp/contact/
14F Meieki Diamond Meitetsu Building, 1-1-17 Meieki, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Pref.

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