Nichicon Launches Environmental Value Service to Monetize CO2 Reductions from Residential Energy Storage and Solar Systems
On May 25, 2026, Nichicon Corporation launched a new service that aggregates CO2 reductions from residential energy storage and solar power systems into 'J-Credits' and provides economic returns to users. Participants will receive digital gifts worth 1,200 JPY annually. To commemorate the launch, a campaign is being held until August 31, awarding 2,000 JPY in digital gifts to the first 1,000 applicants.
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Nichicon Corporation (Chairman: Ippei Takeda; Head Office: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto) announced the launch of a new service that aggregates the CO2 reductions generated through daily household energy usage by users of its home energy storage systems and returns the environmental value (credits) to them.
Background of the Service
Efforts toward '2050 Carbon Neutrality' as a countermeasure against global warming are accelerating. For ordinary households, self-consumption of solar power and efficient energy management using storage systems play a vital role in achieving a decarbonized society. Nichicon has contributed to improving home resilience and reducing utility costs by providing high-quality storage systems.
We are launching this service to visualize the 'environmental contribution' created by users daily and return that value to them, making environmental contributions feel more accessible.
Service Overview
This service aggregates the CO2 reductions from clean energy self-consumed by users utilizing solar power and energy storage systems. Nichicon consolidates these reductions and processes them into 'J-Credits'.
[Eligibility]
Users who have already installed Nichicon energy storage systems and are members of the Nichicon Owners Club and subscribed to the monitoring service. (Restrictions apply, such as installation within two years. Membership may not be available depending on the type of subsidy used during installation. Please check the admission conditions on the application form.)
[Mechanism]
Power data from each household is automatically aggregated to calculate CO2 reductions. Nichicon then bundles the data from multiple households and handles the credit certification procedure.
[Benefits]
Annual digital gifts worth 1,200 JPY are provided based on the generated credits.
What is the J-Credit Scheme?
The J-Credit scheme is a system in which the Japanese government certifies CO2 reductions from energy conservation or the use of renewable energy as 'environmental value'. This value can be used for various purposes, such as achieving goals under the Keidanren Carbon Neutral Action Plan or for carbon offsetting.
Launch Commemorative Campaign
To commemorate the launch, we are holding a campaign. Those who apply for the service during the campaign period will receive a digital gift worth 2,000 JPY (limited to the first 1,000 applicants, scheduled for Spring 2027).
Campaign Period: From 2:00 PM on May 25, 2026, to 11:59 PM on August 31, 2026.
Background of the Service
Efforts toward '2050 Carbon Neutrality' as a countermeasure against global warming are accelerating. For ordinary households, self-consumption of solar power and efficient energy management using storage systems play a vital role in achieving a decarbonized society. Nichicon has contributed to improving home resilience and reducing utility costs by providing high-quality storage systems.
We are launching this service to visualize the 'environmental contribution' created by users daily and return that value to them, making environmental contributions feel more accessible.
Service Overview
This service aggregates the CO2 reductions from clean energy self-consumed by users utilizing solar power and energy storage systems. Nichicon consolidates these reductions and processes them into 'J-Credits'.
[Eligibility]
Users who have already installed Nichicon energy storage systems and are members of the Nichicon Owners Club and subscribed to the monitoring service. (Restrictions apply, such as installation within two years. Membership may not be available depending on the type of subsidy used during installation. Please check the admission conditions on the application form.)
[Mechanism]
Power data from each household is automatically aggregated to calculate CO2 reductions. Nichicon then bundles the data from multiple households and handles the credit certification procedure.
[Benefits]
Annual digital gifts worth 1,200 JPY are provided based on the generated credits.
What is the J-Credit Scheme?
The J-Credit scheme is a system in which the Japanese government certifies CO2 reductions from energy conservation or the use of renewable energy as 'environmental value'. This value can be used for various purposes, such as achieving goals under the Keidanren Carbon Neutral Action Plan or for carbon offsetting.
Launch Commemorative Campaign
To commemorate the launch, we are holding a campaign. Those who apply for the service during the campaign period will receive a digital gift worth 2,000 JPY (limited to the first 1,000 applicants, scheduled for Spring 2027).
Campaign Period: From 2:00 PM on May 25, 2026, to 11:59 PM on August 31, 2026.
FAQ
ニチコンが提供を開始した環境価値サービスとは何ですか？
家庭用蓄電システムと太陽光発電システムで創出されたCO2削減量を、ニチコンが取りまとめてJ-クレジット化し、ユーザーにデジタルギフトとして還元するサービスです。
本サービスの対象者は誰ですか？
ニチコン製の蓄電システムを設置済みで、ニチコンオーナーズ俱楽部会員および見守りサービスに加入している方が対象です（設置2年以内の制限等の条件あり）。
サービスを利用するメリットは何ですか？
創出された環境価値（クレジット）をもとに、年間1,200円のデジタルギフトが提供されます。
サービス開始記念キャンペーンの詳細は？
2026年5月25日から8月31日までの期間中、サービスに申し込んだ先着1,000名にデジタルギフト2,000円分が進呈されます。
J-クレジット制度とは何ですか？
省エネや再生可能エネルギー利用によるCO2削減量を、国が「環境価値」として認証する制度です。