Nippon Electric Glass Commences Operation of Large-Scale Solar Power Facility at Malaysian Base
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (NEG) announced that its subsidiary, Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (NEGM), has installed a large-scale solar power generation facility with a maximum output of approximately 7.6MWp on the rooftop of its building in Malaysia, commencing operations on March 17, 2026. This initiative is expected to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by approximately 6,900 tons, accelerating the NEG Group's efforts towards achieving its 2050 carbon neutrality goal.
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Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture; President: Akira Kishimoto; hereinafter “NEG”) announced that Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Location: Selangor, Malaysia; President: Ken Hamashima; hereinafter “NEGM”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, has installed a solar power generation facility on the rooftop of its building and commenced operations on March 17, 2026.
This facility is NEGM's first solar power generation system, with a maximum output of approximately 7.6MWp(*). The annual power generation is equivalent to several percent of the electricity consumed by NEGM, and is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 6,900 tons annually.
* MWp (Megawatt peak): Watt peak is an indicator of rated output for power generation methods with fluctuating output. It represents the maximum theoretical output that the facility can achieve under certain standard conditions.
Ceremony held to commemorate the start of operations of the solar power generation facility.
■ Background of Introduction and Future Initiatives
The NEG Group is committed to reducing CO₂ emissions at its domestic and international bases, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. NEGM concluded a VPPA (Virtual Power Purchase Agreement) in July 2024, and the introduction of this rooftop solar power generation facility further advances these efforts. The NEG Group will continue to promote the utilization of renewable energy.
[Related Press Release]
Conclusion of VPPA (Virtual Power Purchase Agreement) for solar power in Malaysia (July 25, 2024)
■ Overview of Solar Power Generation Facility
・Installation location: Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
・Maximum output: 7.6MWp
・Estimated annual CO₂ emission reduction: Approximately 6,900 t-CO₂
・Start of power generation: March 2026
[Company Profile]
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. is a world-leading specialty glass manufacturer headquartered in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Specialty glass, which creates new functions, transforms into various products such as sheets, tubes, fibers, and powders, and plays an active role in diverse fields including semiconductors, displays, automobiles, electronic devices, medical, and energy. The specialty glass developed through over 70 years of refined technology and achievements is highly regarded in a wide range of fields, from everyday life to the cutting edge of industry.
Company Name: Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
Representative: President Akira Kishimoto
Headquarters: 2-7-1 Seiran, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Established: December 1, 1949
Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of specialty glass products, and manufacturing and sales of glass manufacturing machinery
URL: https://www.neg.co.jp/
Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is a wholly-owned group company of Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd., established in 1991. Based in Selangor, Malaysia, it primarily produces glass fibers and also serves as a major production base for the group's medical glass tubing.
This facility is NEGM's first solar power generation system, with a maximum output of approximately 7.6MWp(*). The annual power generation is equivalent to several percent of the electricity consumed by NEGM, and is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 6,900 tons annually.
* MWp (Megawatt peak): Watt peak is an indicator of rated output for power generation methods with fluctuating output. It represents the maximum theoretical output that the facility can achieve under certain standard conditions.
Ceremony held to commemorate the start of operations of the solar power generation facility.
■ Background of Introduction and Future Initiatives
The NEG Group is committed to reducing CO₂ emissions at its domestic and international bases, with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. NEGM concluded a VPPA (Virtual Power Purchase Agreement) in July 2024, and the introduction of this rooftop solar power generation facility further advances these efforts. The NEG Group will continue to promote the utilization of renewable energy.
[Related Press Release]
Conclusion of VPPA (Virtual Power Purchase Agreement) for solar power in Malaysia (July 25, 2024)
■ Overview of Solar Power Generation Facility
・Installation location: Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
・Maximum output: 7.6MWp
・Estimated annual CO₂ emission reduction: Approximately 6,900 t-CO₂
・Start of power generation: March 2026
[Company Profile]
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. is a world-leading specialty glass manufacturer headquartered in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Specialty glass, which creates new functions, transforms into various products such as sheets, tubes, fibers, and powders, and plays an active role in diverse fields including semiconductors, displays, automobiles, electronic devices, medical, and energy. The specialty glass developed through over 70 years of refined technology and achievements is highly regarded in a wide range of fields, from everyday life to the cutting edge of industry.
Company Name: Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
Representative: President Akira Kishimoto
Headquarters: 2-7-1 Seiran, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture
Established: December 1, 1949
Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of specialty glass products, and manufacturing and sales of glass manufacturing machinery
URL: https://www.neg.co.jp/
Nippon Electric Glass (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is a wholly-owned group company of Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd., established in 1991. Based in Selangor, Malaysia, it primarily produces glass fibers and also serves as a major production base for the group's medical glass tubing.