AGC's solar power generation glass has been adopted at Takanawa Gateway Station.

We introduce a case study of AGC's "Sanjur" series, which combines solar power generation capabilities with the bright spaces unique to glass.

AGC's solar power-generating glass has been adopted at Takanawa Gateway Station, which opened on March 14, 2020, in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Takanawa Gateway Station aims to be a gateway connecting Tokyo to the world, based on the concept of "Global Gateway Shinagawa." It is positioned as a place to start new initiatives, with the introduction of the latest station service facilities and ongoing demonstration experiments. As part of this, AGC's "Sunjule" series, which combines solar power generation capabilities with the bright spaces characteristic of glass, was adopted from the perspective of wanting to balance the environmental conservation technologies promoted by JR East with a design that ensures ample natural light. The "Sunjule" has been installed in two locations: the roof of the platform for trains heading towards Tokyo and the glass walls inside the station, contributing to a station that considers both the environment and comfort. (Note: "Eco Station" initiatives involve the introduction of various environmental conservation technologies, such as energy-saving and renewable energy, at the station. The four pillars are "Energy Saving," "Energy Creation," "Eco Experience," and "Environmental Harmony," with various eco-friendly measures implemented at the station.) (Images provided by: JR East, JR East Architectural Design Co., Ltd.)

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