Kyocera Leads New Renewable Energy Initiative in Kagoshima
Kagoshima City, Thursday, 3 April 2025.
Starting April 2025, Kyocera’s project in Kagoshima aims to boost local energy self-sufficiency, reducing reliance on imports and promoting sustainability using the ‘e.CYCLE’ platform.
Innovative Regional Energy Partnership
In a groundbreaking collaboration announced on March 27, 2025, Kyocera, Machi Mirai Seisakusho, and Kyuden Kogyo are launching a sustainable local energy initiative in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture [1]. The project, centered around Kyocera’s Hayato Factory, will utilize the innovative e.CYCLE platform to create a closed-loop renewable energy ecosystem that directly benefits the local community [2].
Local Production and Consumption Model
The initiative establishes a pioneering model where renewable energy from Kyuden Kogyo’s Kirishima biomass power plant will be supplied directly to Kyocera’s Hayato Factory through Machi Mirai Seisakusho’s e.CYCLE platform [1][2]. This arrangement ensures that locally produced renewable energy is consumed within the region, marking a significant step toward energy independence [3]. Starting April 1, 2025, the Hayato Factory will achieve 100% renewable energy usage, demonstrating Kyocera’s commitment to its 2050 carbon neutrality goals [2].
Economic and Environmental Benefits
A portion of the energy procurement funds will be reinvested into the local community through donations to Kirishima City [1]. These funds will support various sustainability initiatives, including the city’s ambitious goal of achieving zero-carbon status by 2050 [2]. This innovative approach aligns with Kagoshima Prefecture’s broader GX (Green Transformation) strategy, which emphasizes the transition from fossil fuel-dependent industrial structures to clean energy systems [4].
Future Implications
The project represents a significant milestone in Kagoshima’s renewable energy landscape, serving as a model for sustainable regional development [3]. Kirishima City officials have confirmed that the donated funds will be specifically allocated to zero-carbon city initiatives and local revitalization projects [2]. This collaborative approach between private enterprise and local government establishes a framework that could be replicated across other regions in Japan [1][5].