GomunoInaki, a Japanese global trading company, has installed a “Smartflower” PV installation at its headquarters in Nagoya.
The Smartflower, an “aesthetically beautiful yet efficient and innovative” solar system, was chosen by GomunoInaki to act as a symbol of its support for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and with the hopes that more companies across Japan will see the need to adopt sustainable energy solutions.
“We are very happy to have the Smartflower installed at our site,” said Kimiyasu Kimura, Senior Director of GomunoInaki.
Kimura added: “This charming and appealing Smartflower will act as a symbol of our commitment toward energy conservation and incorporation of reusable energy source to reach carbon neutrality by 2025.”
Manufactured and produced by Boston-based company SmartFlower Solar, the Smartflower employs intelligent features to combine “efficiency and beauty” into one sustainable product.
The Smartflower has a dual-axis tracking system.
At sunrise, Smartflower opens its panels to the optimal 90° angle to the sun and follows the sun’s path across the sky, producing up to 40% more energy than stationary solar panels.
SmartFlower Solar has installed thousands of Smartflowers worldwide, with clients like Adidas, Nike, Siemens, Carlsberg, and Vodafone.
“We are honoured to add GomunoInaki to our global roster of blue-chip corporations.
“Their decision to install the Smartflower in front of their corporate headquarters is one of their visible commitments to sustainability and will also inspire and educate their customers, suppliers, and employees to incorporate sustainability initiatives in their operations and daily lives,” said Jim Gordon, CEO of SmartFlower Solar.