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Environmental Performance (1):
Eco-friendly, High-efficiency Manufacturing
Major energy savings realized by integrated energy
management center
Conventionally, utilities such as electricity, gas and water are
managed separately at each plant. At GREEN FRONT SAKAI,
an integrated energy management center controls energy use
across the entire complex, realizing significant savings in
energy and resources. The systems at this facility allow con-
trollers to visualize energy
use across the complex in
real time, allowing them to
optimize energy control to
prevent waste and safety
problems.
Inter-building transport system for super-efficient production
Previously, the glass substrates and color filters used to make
LCD panels were delivered to the LCD panel plant each day
by trucks from their respective factories. At GREEN FRONT
SAKAI however, the factories are all in close proximity and are
connected by an inter-building transport system, allowing
smooth delivery of materi-
als as though they were
being transported within a
single plant. This cuts lead
times and reduces CO2
emissions from transporta-
tion, helping to realize
super-efficient operations.
State-of-the-art IT system for convergence of supply
chain management
IT systems are used at GREEN FRONT SAKAI to realize
highly efficient production. These technologies make the
entire supply chain flow visible—from production planning to
process management and shipment. They also improve effi-
ciency by allowing information about manufacturing at each
plant to be shared.
Environmental Performance (2):
Eco-friendly Design for the Entire Plant
Large-scale on-site photovoltaic power generation set-up
GREEN FRONT SAKAI features a large-scale photovoltaic
power generation system on rooftops and other spaces. This
system will be used to generate a portion of the power used
for production.
100,000 energy-efficient LED lights installed
Long-life, energy-efficient
LED lighting has been
installed throughout GREEN
FRONT SAKAI. The site also
includes LED lights fitted
with Sharp’s Plasmacluster
Ion generating units, as well
as solar-powered LED lights
for use outdoors.
Walkways constructed from recycled LCD panel waste glass
The walkways at GREEN FRONT SAKAI are made from propri-
etary porous blocks that incorporate recycled waste glass
from LCD panel production.
The material in the blocks
allows rainwater to pass
through and is expected to
help keep the walkways
from becoming hot.
On-site fleet of low-emission vehicles (LEVs)
To reduce CO2 emissions further, we will systematically intro-
duce a fleet of low-emission vehicles for on-site travel. These
will include LEVs powered by electricity and natural gas.
GREEN FRONT SAKAI Showcases High-efficiency
Operations Combined with Eco-friendliness
GREEN FRONT SAKAI is a showcase for creation of energy-saving LCD panels and energy-creating solar cells. The office facilities
on site also incorporate the latest in environmental technology, further reducing the overall environmental burden generated by
business activities.
Special Feature
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