SPACECOOL List of News Articles

SPACECOOL Co., Ltd., which develops and sells the radiation cooling material "SPACECOOL" that radiates heat into space and performs zero-energy cooling, announces that Kyusei Beverage Industry Co., Ltd., which engages in OEM of soft drinks, has introduced the "SPACECOOL Roof Shade" to improve the working environment in its factory and address the issue of rising equipment temperatures. Kyusei Beverage has faced urgent challenges due to increased electricity usage associated with the expansion of equipment and factory size, as well as the deterioration of the working environment caused by extreme heat. Although various conventional measures were implemented, they achieved only limited effectiveness and did not lead to dramatic improvements, prompting the search for fundamental solutions. In this context, after testing the SPACECOOL film on a prefabricated storage facility, it was confirmed that the rise in roof surface and indoor temperatures was suppressed, demonstrating a high heat shielding effect. This led to the full-scale adoption of the SPACECOOL Roof Shade on the factory roof. In addition to its application on the factory roof, expansion to various equipment such as air conditioning outdoor units, outdoor cubicles, and outdoor control panels is also being pursued.

SPACECOOL Co., Ltd., which develops and sells the radiation cooling material "SPACECOOL" that releases heat into space and achieves zero-energy cooling, will jointly exhibit a booth with Japan Wide Cross Co., Ltd. at the 7th Kyushu Heat Wave Countermeasures Exhibition, a specialized exhibition focused on solving heat-related issues, to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from June 24 (Wednesday) to June 25 (Thursday), 2026. In recent years, extreme heat has become a serious issue in Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts that the average temperature in summer 2026 will be higher than usual. At this exhibition, we will showcase construction samples and case studies of Japan Wide Cross's heat-shielding method "SPACECOOL Roof Shade" for corrugated roofs, which utilizes SPACECOOL as a manufacturer-exclusive product. We invite you to stop by our booth when you visit the venue. Exhibition Overview: Date: June 24 (Wednesday) to June 25 (Thursday), 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 4:00 PM on the final day) Venue: Marine Messe Fukuoka Our Booth Number: AP-16 *Advance registration is required for attendance (free of charge). Contact Information: For inquiries regarding each product, please contact us using the information below.

We are pleased to announce that our waterproof sheet "Innovation Proof RR," integrated with our radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL," has been introduced in two elementary schools in Setagaya, Tokyo. In recent years, the severe heat during summer has worsened the environment in schools. A report by UNICEF points out that high temperatures may affect school attendance rates and children's concentration. Additionally, in Japan, there have been many cases of heatstroke occurring during physical education and sports activities under school management, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has reported that school sports activities are closely related to children's heat exposure risks. Furthermore, the heatstroke prevention guidelines for school sports specify criteria for exercise implementation based on the WBGT (Wet Bulb Globe Temperature), indicating that specialized management is necessary for activities in hot environments. As the need for heat countermeasures in schools has become more urgent than ever, we aim to contribute to creating a more comfortable educational environment for teachers and students by introducing our radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL," which cools spaces with zero energy, thereby reducing heat gain from roofs and lowering indoor temperatures in gymnasiums and school buildings.

The "SPACECOOL Umbrella Type 2," which achieves a top-level heat shielding rate of 80% and is sold by SPACECOOL Co., Ltd., will be featured at the "Hanshin Umbrella Festival 2026" held at the Hanshin Umeda Main Store from June 17 (Wednesday) to June 22 (Monday) at the booth of White Rose Co., Ltd. The "Hanshin Umbrella Festival 2026," showcasing approximately 12,000 umbrellas, is a regular event at the Hanshin Umeda Main Store that brings together various umbrella brands from both Japan and abroad. At the venue, visitors can actually handle and purchase the "SPACECOOL Umbrella Type 2," which has just started selling today at the SPACECOOL Consumer Products Lab online shop in celebration of "Umbrella Day." The SPACECOOL Umbrella Type 2 is characterized by its effectiveness measured in actual outdoor environments. In a well-lit outdoor setting in May, thermal camera footage showed that the surface temperature of the SPACECOOL Umbrella Type 2 fabric and the temperature at the user's crown were the lowest, with the crown temperature being about 6°C lower compared to when not using an umbrella. It should be noted that the actual perceived temperature can vary depending on external factors such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed.

We are pleased to announce that starting today, we will begin pre-orders for the new model of our radiative cooling parasol, "SPACECOOL Parasol Type 2," on the SPACECOOL Consumer Products Lab online shop. On June 11, which is "Umbrella Day," we will launch the new model, which has improved usability and functionality, featuring a radiative cooling parasol with a top-level heat shielding rate of "80%." In advance of the release, pre-orders will start today. Results from heat shielding and ultraviolet shielding tests conducted by the Kaken Test Center show a heat shielding rate of 76-80%, a light blocking rate of over 99.99%, and a UV shielding rate of 99.9-100%. Additionally, our website features an interview article where the developers of the "SPACECOOL Parasol Type 2" share the story and thoughts behind the product's creation, so please take a look. White Rose Co., Ltd. is also simultaneously holding a crowdfunding campaign on Makuake. *The SPACECOOL parasol sold in this project has the same performance as the SPACECOOL Parasol Type 2 available in our online shop.

SPACECOOL Inc. has received the Excellence Award in the "JA Accelerator Program 8th Term," an open innovation program hosted by the "AgVenture Lab," an innovation lab by eight JA Group organizations nationwide, which supports startup companies with innovative ideas and technologies in the agriculture, forestry, and livestock sectors. In this program, startups that passed the preliminary screening from a record number of over 270 applications presented at the final selection meeting held on May 21, 2026. During this event, our company proposed a new solution utilizing the radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL" to maintain and improve productivity in the agriculture and livestock industry and to reduce the risk of heatstroke for agricultural workers, earning the Excellence Award. Due to the worsening heat waves associated with recent climate change, the importance of heat countermeasures in the agriculture and livestock industry has increased. Taking this recognition as an opportunity, our company aims to further contribute to various challenges related to heat in the agriculture and livestock sector through the radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL." Additionally, to accelerate our expansion into the agriculture, forestry, and livestock sectors, we will participate in the upcoming "Livestock Week" this month to recruit demonstration sites.

SPACECOOL Inc. was selected as one of the top three companies from over 1,500 applications across more than 100 countries in "The Liveability Challenge 2026," a global sustainability initiative hosted by the Temasek Foundation and operated by Eco-Business, and received the Investment Prize. The Liveability Challenge (TLC) is a global initiative that evaluates innovative solutions aimed at addressing urgent sustainability challenges in urban tropical regions. Our company was the only finalist from Japan in the Cool Earth category, which focuses on responding to climate change and heat stress. During the grand final held in Singapore on May 20, 2026, we made our final pitch on cooling solutions for tropical cities and received the Investment Prize. Encouraged by this award, SPACECOOL aims to use this opportunity to implement sustainable cooling solutions in the Southeast Asia region and further accelerate improvements in global heat-related challenges.

On May 19, 2026, our company was selected as one of the 33 finalists for the "2026 WIPO Global Awards," hosted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The WIPO Global Awards is an award that recognizes startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that achieve business growth by combining a robust intellectual property (IP) strategy with excellent innovation and creativity, actively contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their solutions. This year, there were over 1,300 applications from 126 countries, marking the highest participation ever. Through our efforts in the climate tech field and our IP strategy, we are accelerating the social implementation of zero-energy cooling technology that contributes to both climate change mitigation and adaptation, thereby aiding in energy conservation, CO₂ emission reduction, and improvement of urban thermal environments. Among these 33 finalists, 11 award-winning companies will be selected and announced during the "WIPO Global Awards Ceremony" held on July 10, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, during the WIPO Assemblies.

Our company will be exhibiting at the largest agricultural and livestock exhibition in Japan, the "4th Kyushu Agricultural WEEK Livestock Materials EXPO," which will be held at Gran Messe Kumamoto from May 27 (Wednesday) to May 29 (Friday), 2026. This material is a new type that enables zero-energy cooling by converting heat into infrared radiation and emitting it into space, without using any external power. By implementing it on building roofs and outdoor electrical equipment, it helps suppress internal temperature rises, contributes to maintaining and improving food productivity, ensures stable operation of equipment, and reduces air conditioning energy consumption. It is being recognized as a new carbon-neutral technology. Due to its energy-saving performance, this material has received the 2025 Energy Conservation Award. We invite you to visit our booth when you come to the venue. Exhibition Overview: Dates: May 27 (Wednesday) to May 29 (Friday), 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Venue: Gran Messe Kumamoto Our Booth Number: 5-66 (High-Temperature Countermeasures and Weather Risk Response Fair Zone) Moving forward, our company will continue to contribute to maintaining and improving food productivity through reducing internal temperature and air conditioning energy consumption, supporting Japan's agricultural and livestock industries as a behind-the-scenes player, and working on the evolution of product performance, durability, and application methods.

Empowered by SPACECOOL, the "SPACECOOL Roof Shade" has been adopted at the governor station, a gas supply facility of Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd., to ensure the stable operation of gas pipes within the building. This initiative aims to improve the preservation environment of equipment, including gas pipes, by suppressing temperature rises during the summer. Notably, this is the first adoption of the SPACECOOL Roof Shade in Hokkaido. In 2024, Hokkaido Gas will introduce the new material "SPACECOOL," developed and sold by our company, for approximately 350 outdoor remote monitoring control panels installed at the governor station. This aims to prevent thermal issues with precision equipment and avoid high-temperature alerts through zero-energy cooling. As a result, the objectives were achieved under high-temperature conditions in summer, maintaining stable operations. Based on these results, discussions are underway for the adoption of SPACECOOL in other facilities of Hokkaido Gas. Consequently, to reduce the risk of deterioration of equipment such as gas pipes through overall heat shielding of the building, the "SPACECOOL Roof Shade," which can be installed on a standing seam metal roof, has been adopted to suppress temperature rises within the building.

Our company will exhibit at the "SusHi Tech Global Area" of the "SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026," one of the largest global innovation conferences in Asia, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 27 (Monday) to April 29 (Wednesday, holiday), 2026. Exhibition Overview: Date: April 27 (Monday) to April 29 (Wednesday, holiday), 2026, 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the final day) Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 4 Our Booth Number: 282 in the SusHi Tech Global Area *Tickets (paid) are required for entry. However, on April 29 (Wednesday, holiday), it will be Public Day, and entry will be free. Additionally, on April 28 (Tuesday) from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM, our CEO, Masahiro Suemitsu, is scheduled to speak at a session hosted by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency at the Japan Stage. Our company will continue to work towards the global expansion of SPACECOOL implementation to contribute to the stable operation of outdoor equipment and air conditioning outdoor units, improve labor environments, and reduce air conditioning energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

SPACECOOL Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of the eight finalists in The Liveability Challenge 2026, hosted by the Temasek Foundation and operated by Eco-Business. The Liveability Challenge (TLC) is a global initiative that evaluates innovative solutions to urgent sustainability challenges in urban tropical regions. This year, under the themes of "Decarbonisation" and "Cool Earth," there were over 1,500 submissions from more than 100 countries, the highest number to date. Our company was the only Japanese firm selected as a finalist and received recognition in the Cool Earth category, which focuses on addressing extreme weather events related to climate change. We will present at the Grand Final, which will be held on May 20, 2026, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, where we will participate in the final pitch.

SPACECOOL Inc., which researches, develops, and sells the radiation cooling material "SPACECOOL" that releases heat into space to achieve zero-energy cooling, will exhibit at the "Jumbo Surprise Exhibition," a comprehensive trade fair for electrical materials and housing equipment, held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 17 (Friday) to April 18 (Saturday), 2026, and at Intex Osaka from April 24 (Friday) to April 25 (Saturday), 2026. This material is a new technology that enables zero-energy cooling by converting heat into infrared radiation and releasing it into space, without using any external power. By implementing it in outdoor air conditioning units and outdoor electrical equipment, it helps suppress internal temperature rises, contributing to stable operation of devices and reduction of air conditioning energy consumption, and is being recognized as a new carbon-neutral technology. Its energy-saving performance has been acknowledged, and this material received the 2025 Energy Conservation Award. When you visit the venue, please stop by our booth. Our booth number is 972 (common for both Tokyo and Osaka). We will continue to work towards expanding the social implementation of SPACECOOL to contribute to the stable operation of outdoor equipment and air conditioning units, as well as to reduce air conditioning energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

SPACECOOL Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Masahiro Suemitsu, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce that our business has been awarded an A rank certification at the "Kyoto City Venture Company Evaluation Committee" hosted by Kyoto City and the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Kyoto Advanced Technology Research Institute (ASTEM). This system aims to discover and nurture venture companies that will support the next generation of the Kyoto economy, with experts evaluating companies based on their technological capabilities, novelty of business plans, market potential, and feasibility. Business plans recognized as having a high likelihood of success are certified as "A rank." Companies with A rank certification can utilize support such as market development assistance from Kyoto City and ASTEM, and further business expansion is expected to be initiated from Kyoto. With this A rank certification as a catalyst, our company will further strengthen collaboration with domestic and international companies and research institutions, including those in Kyoto, and accelerate the social implementation of radiative cooling technology.

SPACECOOL Co., Ltd. collaborated with Professor Tomoyuki Chikamoto from Ritsumeikan University's Department of Architecture and Urban Design and the Japan Gas Association to jointly demonstrate and verify how much the outer membrane made of radiative cooling materials contributes to improving thermal conditions and reducing air conditioning energy during the summer at the "Gas Pavilion: Ghost Wonderland," which was exhibited at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. As a result, it was shown that applying radiative cooling materials could potentially reduce air conditioning energy by up to about 40% compared to conventional membrane materials. This pavilion is a membrane structure designed by Nikken Sekkei Ltd., and the Japan Gas Association adopted the radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL," developed and marketed by SPACECOOL Co., Ltd., for the entire outer membrane, in line with the concept of the Osaka-Kansai Expo as a "testing ground for future society," aiming to verify the effectiveness of new materials that achieve energy conservation. This demonstration involved temperature measurements throughout the duration of the Osaka-Kansai Expo at the Gas Pavilion, as well as verifying the impact of indoor temperature distribution and air conditioning load through computational fluid dynamics (CFD analysis).

SPACECOOL Inc. has been awarded "Best GreenTech Startup" at the Global Startup Awards (GSA) East Asia and has been selected as the regional winner for East Asia. As a result of this award, SPACECOOL will advance to the global final, representing East Asia, where regional winners from around the world will gather. The global final is scheduled to be held in May 2026 in Valletta, Malta, as part of the official program of the EU-Startups Summit, one of Europe's leading startup events. Comment from CEO Masahiro Suemitsu: The increasing demand for cooling is a critical issue in addressing energy problems and climate change. We aim to deploy passive cooling infrastructure that reduces thermal load without consuming energy on a global scale. This award reflects the importance of this challenge and the international effectiveness of our technology, and we are truly honored.

SPACECOOL Co., Ltd., which develops and sells the radiation cooling material "SPACECOOL" that releases heat into space to achieve zero-energy cooling, announces that it will jointly exhibit a booth with Japan Wide Cross Co., Ltd. and Ronseal Industrial Co., Ltd. at the "Architecture and Building Materials Exhibition 2026," one of Japan's leading comprehensive architecture exhibitions, held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 3 (Tuesday) to March 6 (Friday), 2026. By applying this material to building roofs, it is possible to reduce indoor temperature rise, contribute to energy and CO₂ reduction in air conditioning, and improve labor conditions, including measures against heatstroke. At this exhibition, we will showcase models and case studies of Japan Wide Cross's heat-shielding method "SPACECOOL Roof Shade" for standing seam roofs and Ronseal Industrial's integrated rooftop waterproof sheet "Innovation Proof RR" utilizing SPACECOOL as exclusive products for manufacturers. Exhibition Overview: Dates: March 3 (Tuesday) to March 6 (Friday) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 4:30 PM on the final day) Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 3 Our booth number: AC2204 (6 booths) *Advance registration is required for attendance (free of charge).

SPACECOOL Inc. has been selected for the SET100 (Top 100) in the international award Start Up Energy Transition Award (SET Award) 2026, which recognizes promising startups that are responsible for global energy transition and climate change measures. The SET Award is an international selection program that gathers hundreds to about 1,000 applications each year from over 100 countries worldwide. It comprehensively evaluates startups based on their technological innovation, market scalability, impact on climate and energy sectors, and feasibility as a business, selecting those with high future potential in the fields of energy transition and decarbonization. This award is operated by the German Energy Agency (dena), a government-affiliated energy organization, and is conducted with the support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. SET100 is positioned to select 100 companies that are internationally recognized as leaders in the next generation of energy transition. Moving forward, we will continue to accelerate the social implementation of solutions that contribute to energy transition and climate change measures in collaboration with partners around the world.

SPACECOOL Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that two projects have been selected for the fiscal year 2024 supplementary budget for the Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: a demonstration project for the introduction of radiative cooling materials on large roofs in the Kingdom of Thailand, and a local production demonstration project for products aimed at the Middle Eastern market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The selected projects aim to demonstrate the temperature reduction and energy-saving effects of radiative cooling materials on large roofs of manufacturing factories in Thailand, while establishing a dissemination system through collaboration with local construction companies. Additionally, the project in Saudi Arabia seeks to verify the optimization of local production and supply of radiative cooling materials in extreme heat environments, contributing to the Saudi Arabian government's goals of decarbonization and heat mitigation. This subsidy program aims to secure Japan's economic security and revitalize domestic industries by addressing the challenges faced by Global South countries, while also strengthening economic cooperation with these nations. Our company is expanding the implementation of SPACECOOL in global markets, particularly in Southeast Asia and Middle Eastern countries. We believe that this selection reflects the recognition of our contributions to energy efficiency and decarbonization through our track record of implementation overseas.

SPACECOOL Co., Ltd. has developed, manufactured, and sold a radiative cooling material called "SPACECOOL," which has recently won the "2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize (Product and Business Model Category)" organized by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan. The award ceremony will be held on January 28, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight, attended by Mr. Toshiyuki Ochi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Mr. Makoto Kaiwa, Chairman of the Energy Conservation Center, where the winners will be honored. Our radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL" is gaining attention as a new carbon-neutral technology that suppresses the rise in indoor and equipment temperatures without using any external power by applying it to building roofs and outdoor infrastructure that are easily affected by direct sunlight, contributing to the reduction of air conditioning energy. This award is believed to recognize not only the energy-saving properties of SPACECOOL but also its durability and the successful mass production that facilitates its market penetration. Moving forward, our company aims to further promote SPACECOOL in the global market toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society.

SPACECOOL Inc., which researches, develops, and sells the radiation cooling material "SPACECOOL" that releases heat into space to achieve zero-energy cooling, will exhibit at "ENEX2026," a comprehensive exhibition of innovative energy-saving and decarbonization technologies, held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 28 (Wednesday) to January 30 (Friday), 2026. This material is a new type that enables zero-energy cooling without using any external power by converting heat into infrared radiation and releasing it into space. By introducing it into buildings and outdoor infrastructure, it helps suppress internal temperature rises and contributes to reducing air conditioning energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, being evaluated as a new carbon-neutral technology. This material has won the 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize and will also participate in the award ceremony and the winner's booth set up in the award corner at the venue. Our company will continue to work on expanding the social implementation of SPACECOOL to contribute to reducing air conditioning energy consumption and CO₂ emissions in outdoor assets, including buildings and air conditioning outdoor units.