Realization of Net-zero Carbon Society by "N3 N-CUBE"

NTN Corporation

NTN N3 N-CUBE

Outline

"N3 N-CUBE," which NTN developed, is a Container Type Transportable Independent Power Supply that generates and stores electricity by using clean energy of wind, water, and solar light, which emits no greenhouse gases at all.
We will contribute to the enhancement of net-zero carbon and resilience by installing "N3 N-CUBE" around the world, including Japan.
We will also contribute to the improvement of life and economic development in that region by installing "N3 N-CUBE" overseas in non-electrified regions where the installation of conventional large power plants and transmission facilities is difficult, and building local grids by installing "N3 N-CUBE" at the core.

Description

"N3 N-CUBE," is an independent power source that stores power generators of vertical-axis wind turbines with superior quietness, hydro turbines that can generate electricity simply by placing them in a waterway, and solar panels and storage batteries in a container. Electricity is generated from clean energy of wind, water, and solar light, so no refueling is required and no greenhouse gases are emitted. "N3 N-CUBE" uses a freight container, and it can be delivered to a wide range of demand areas, by various means such as truck, marine transportation by ship, and air transportation. After arriving at the demand area, each power generators can be deployed and starts power generation and sending power in a short time.
Countries in Africa, South America, Asia, and the Oceanic region are promoting improvements in the electrification rate as part of improvement of their citizens’ lives and economic development. Conventional electrification through large power plants and the grid is economically inefficient to cover a large land with low population density.
In recent years, mini-grids using independent power supplies have been attracting attention as an alternative solution.
The construction of a mini-grid network using clean energy generated by "N3 N-CUBE" will contribute not only to the realization of net-zero carbon at lower costs than conventional power grids, but also to the strengthening of resilience in non-electrified areas, and to the improvement of living standards and economic development.

1. Goal of this challenge
・Contribute to improving the electrification rate and strengthening regional resilience by
deploying "N3 N-CUBE" in non-electrified regions overseas

2. Issues to be overcome to realize this challenge
・Establish business models according to the demand region, building a system and
network of cooperative after-sales service.

3. Concrete action
・Collaboration with trading companies and products that utilize independent power supplies (e.g., water filtration equipment, etc.)

4. Effects of achieving this challenge
・Early realization of the electrification rate targets set by the governments of various
countries
・Cumulative "N3 N-CUBE" sales 0.1 million units by 2050
・CO2 reductions* due to the introduction of "N3 N-CUBE" 1.1 million tons
(* Estimated values based on representative points)