Radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL Film"

SPACECOOL Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the introduction of our developed radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL" into fruit and vegetable sales carts in India. Local vendors have reported that it is particularly helpful in maintaining the freshness of leafy vegetables, which are prone to spoilage when exposed to heat. Produce that previously had to be discarded after about two days can now remain in a saleable condition for up to four days under similar conditions. By extending the saleable period, not only can waste be reduced, but the frequency of purchases from wholesale markets can also be minimized, leading to savings in fuel costs and travel time. This introduction is part of the SPACES program, funded by the Shell Foundation and the UK government's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Trane Technologies is collaborating on the cooling technology aspect, and Intellecap is participating as the implementation partner. The program aims to address the escalating heat stress in low-income communities in India. Moving forward, our company will continue to contribute to measures against escalating heat stress and promote the introduction of radiative cooling technology worldwide to support sustainable and energy-efficient cooling.

SPACECOOL Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with Shinagawa Ward, we have commenced a demonstration test for heat countermeasures utilizing our radiative cooling material "SPACECOOL," which achieves zero-energy cooling by dissipating heat into space, starting from August 28. This project is being conducted using the "Shinagawa City Lab," an open innovation framework that connects businesses with Shinagawa Ward to address social issues. In the demonstration experiment, we aim to verify the effectiveness of improving user comfort and reducing the risk of heatstroke through trial installations at Oi Nursery School and the use of tents at local events, with the goal of acquiring new insights for building a heat-resilient city. - About the heat countermeasure demonstration experiment In this demonstration experiment, we will conduct a trial installation of SPACECOOL on the rooftop of Oi Nursery School to verify the surface temperature reduction effects and the impact on the facility environment. Additionally, we will also examine the energy-saving effects of installations around air conditioning equipment. Through this demonstration experiment, we will verify the effectiveness and potential applications of SPACECOOL, accumulating knowledge aimed at creating an urban environment where residents can live safely and comfortably.

SPACECOOL Co., Ltd. and Hitachi, Ltd. will begin a demonstration of the application of radiative cooling technology, which does not require energy for cooling, to stably operate social infrastructure facilities such as power equipment and data centers in response to rising temperatures due to climate change. Both companies are working to establish new thermal measures that balance the stable operation of critical infrastructure with energy conservation. Additionally, Hitachi will utilize the insights gained from this demonstration in the research and development of the "Energy NEXUS," which integrates power, heat, CO2, and data, and will contribute to the creation of solutions for social infrastructure through Lumada 3.0. SPACECOOL and Hitachi aim to expand the application of radiative cooling technology to a wide range of social infrastructure fields, including power equipment, data center-related facilities, and renewable energy-related facilities, by utilizing the data and insights gained from this demonstration. SPACECOOL intends to widely promote this technology as a new option for thermal measures in social infrastructure, contributing to the stable operation of facilities, energy conservation, and adaptation to climate change. *The company names and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.*

We are pleased to announce that our representative, Suemitsu, participated in the pitch contest "Catapult Grand Prix" at the community-based executive conference "ICC Summit KYOTO 2026," held in Kyoto from August 31 to September 3, 2026, and achieved second place. Among the pitch programs, the "Catapult Grand Prix" is regarded as the pinnacle. At KYOTO 2026, 39 judges, including executives and officers from large and listed companies, as well as representatives and partners from prominent venture capital firms both domestically and internationally, served as judges. We are very honored that our representative, Suemitsu, who was participating for the first time, achieved second place among presenters who have previously ranked highly in Catapult or have similar accomplishments. In the presentation, we demonstrated how SPACECOOL contributes to climate change adaptation and presented a vision of cooling cities and, ultimately, the Earth as a zero-energy cooling infrastructure. We also introduced how SPACECOOL is already being utilized globally in a wide range of areas, including energy efficiency improvements in buildings, reducing the risk of heat-related illnesses, and enhancing economic efficiency in livestock facilities.