Daiichi-Kasei × LINET × thingnario

Enhancing Energy Resilience and Achieving ESG Goals with Automated Battery Control Systems

Daiichi-Kasei

Automated Battery Control Systems | Japan

Daiichi-Kasei Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese manufacturing company, has partnered with EPC provider LINET Co., Ltd. and remote monitoring system developer thingnario Co., Ltd. to accelerate the realization of a sustainable future through ESG initiatives.

Sustainable ESG Management: Daiichi-Kasei’s Environmental Responsibility

In recent years, companies around the world have come to recognize the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). They are focusing not only on reducing CO₂ emissions, but also on ensuring business continuity and enhancing corporate value.

Japan’s leading company Daiichi-Kasei has likewise prioritized reducing environmental impact and is actively promoting the introduction of renewable energy. In particular, from the perspective of strengthening its business continuity plan (BCP), the company is working to ensure a stable power supply during disasters and to make effective use of energy.

In this initiative, Daiichi-Kasei collaborated with LINET, an EPC contractor, and thingnario, a provider of automated battery control systems, to install a 767 kW solar power system and a 100 kW / 200 kWh battery storage system at its factory. This project not only advances the factory’s carbon neutrality efforts but also realizes a sustainable and resilient energy system.

In recent years, companies around the world have increasingly recognized the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives—not only in reducing CO₂ emissions but also in ensuring business continuity and increasing corporate value.

Daiichi-Kasei places strong emphasis on reducing environmental impact and has proactively introduced renewable energy into its operations. In particular, the company has taken steps to ensure stable power supply during disasters as part of its Business Continuity Plan (BCP). To support this effort, Daiichi-Kasei has installed a 767 kW solar PV system and a 100 kW/200 kWh battery storage system at its factory, in collaboration with LINET and thingnario. This initiative not only promotes carbon neutrality but also ensures that the factory cafeteria can serve as an evacuation center with a reliable power supply in emergencies.

Challenges in Maximizing Renewable Energy and Ensuring Disaster Preparedness

While the introduction of solar PV and battery systems improves energy efficiency, several key challenges emerged:

1.Self-Consumption Constraints:Due to regulations prohibiting reverse power flow to the grid, it is essential to optimize battery charge/discharge schedules to avoid wasting excess solar energy.

2. Real-Time Energy Management Needs:Since solar generation fluctuates significantly with weather, it is necessary to monitor real-time generation and consumption data and automatically control battery operations for efficient energy use.

Optimized Energy Management with the PHOTON Remote Monitoring System

To solve these challenges, Daiichi-Kasei adopted PHOTON, a solar remote monitoring system developed by thingnario. Leveraging AIoT (AI + IoT) technology, PHOTON enables real-time monitoring, smart control, and automated energy management, significantly improving the operational efficiency of combined solar and battery systems.

1.Real-Time Energy Data & Automated Battery Optimization:PHOTON monitors load demand, solar output, and battery status in real time. AI algorithms analyze energy needs and automatically determine optimal charge/discharge timing—minimizing wasted energy and maximizing renewable energy usage.

2. One-Click Emergency Mode Activation:When a potential blackout is predicted, PHOTON can automatically switch to disaster-preparedness mode with a single click. It adjusts the energy plan to ensure sufficient battery reserves, enhancing responsiveness compared to manual methods.

From Corporate Value to Environmental Responsibility: Building a Sustainable Future Together

By implementing thingnario’s PHOTON monitoring system, Daiichi-Kasei has significantly improved energy management efficiency and established a robust energy security system. From reducing energy waste to disaster resilience, thingnario’s smart energy technologies are empowering businesses to move toward a more sustainable and future-ready model.

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