Showroom and Sales Base Opened for Social Implementation of Perovskite Solar Cells
EF Energy Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kankyo Friendly Holdings Co., Ltd., opened a showroom and sales base in Minato-ku, Tokyo, on March 23, 2026, to promote the social implementation of next-generation perovskite solar cells. The facility showcases lightweight, flexible perovskite solar cell panels and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), allowing visitors to experience product features. It also serves as a platform for collaboration with companies and local governments.
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Kankyo Friendly Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President and CEO: Rikio Kuruma) is promoting perovskite solar cell-related businesses, which are attracting attention as next-generation solar cells, through its subsidiary EF Energy Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "EF Energy").
EF Energy opened a showroom and sales base in Minato-ku, Tokyo, on March 23, 2026.
EF Energy is the core company for our group's renewable energy business and is promoting this business.
This showroom is operated by EF Energy and exhibits various products and technologies that the company is working on, such as lightweight and flexible perovskite solar cell panels and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).
Some of the perovskite solar cell panels displayed in this showroom are provided by our technology partner, Hangzhou Zhongneng Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Visitors can actually see and touch the products to experience their characteristics, such as flexibility, lightness, and design, which differ from conventional solar cells.
Furthermore, this base is not merely an exhibition facility but will be utilized as a place for considering collaborations with companies, local governments, building material manufacturers, and developers, and for creating demonstration projects.
Currently, concrete discussions are underway with multiple stakeholders, and we are accelerating efforts toward future application development and commercialization.
Our group, centered on EF Energy, aims to expand its business, including the establishment of a domestic production system, while promoting the social implementation and market development of perovskite solar cells in fields such as building materials, mobility, and urban infrastructure.
Regarding the establishment of a domestic production system, we are considering utilizing existing buildings for factory development and are working towards early production commencement.
We will continue to work on establishing a business foundation in the next-generation energy sector.
Comment from EF Energy Co., Ltd.
"This showroom is a place where people can actually experience the potential of perovskite solar cells, and it is also positioned as a base for creating co-creation with various companies and local governments. Going forward, we will promote efforts toward the creation of concrete demonstration projects and social implementation."
[Company Overview]
Kankyo Friendly Holdings Co., Ltd.
Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business: Renewable energy business, GX-related business, etc.
EF Energy Co., Ltd.
Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business: Renewable energy business, next-generation energy-related business
EF Energy opened a showroom and sales base in Minato-ku, Tokyo, on March 23, 2026.
EF Energy is the core company for our group's renewable energy business and is promoting this business.
This showroom is operated by EF Energy and exhibits various products and technologies that the company is working on, such as lightweight and flexible perovskite solar cell panels and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV).
Some of the perovskite solar cell panels displayed in this showroom are provided by our technology partner, Hangzhou Zhongneng Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
Visitors can actually see and touch the products to experience their characteristics, such as flexibility, lightness, and design, which differ from conventional solar cells.
Furthermore, this base is not merely an exhibition facility but will be utilized as a place for considering collaborations with companies, local governments, building material manufacturers, and developers, and for creating demonstration projects.
Currently, concrete discussions are underway with multiple stakeholders, and we are accelerating efforts toward future application development and commercialization.
Our group, centered on EF Energy, aims to expand its business, including the establishment of a domestic production system, while promoting the social implementation and market development of perovskite solar cells in fields such as building materials, mobility, and urban infrastructure.
Regarding the establishment of a domestic production system, we are considering utilizing existing buildings for factory development and are working towards early production commencement.
We will continue to work on establishing a business foundation in the next-generation energy sector.
Comment from EF Energy Co., Ltd.
"This showroom is a place where people can actually experience the potential of perovskite solar cells, and it is also positioned as a base for creating co-creation with various companies and local governments. Going forward, we will promote efforts toward the creation of concrete demonstration projects and social implementation."
[Company Overview]
Kankyo Friendly Holdings Co., Ltd.
Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business: Renewable energy business, GX-related business, etc.
EF Energy Co., Ltd.
Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business: Renewable energy business, next-generation energy-related business
FAQ
What is the purpose of EF Energy opening a showroom?
To promote the social implementation of perovskite solar cells and allow visitors to experience the product's characteristics.
What kind of products are exhibited in the showroom?
Lightweight and flexible perovskite solar cell panels and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are exhibited.