Use of Renewable Energy

Toshiba Group is continuously striving to use renewable energy for a wider range of its operations. In FY2010, the Group used 29,249 MWh's worth of renewable energy. Toshiba Television Central Europe switched to purchasing electricity supplied by hydroelectric power plants. Toshiba Corp. has used a green power system since January 2005 and has since been purchasing two million kWh of electricity under a green power certificate annually.

Toshiba Television Central Europe (Poland) reduced CO₂ emissions by 1,850 tons annually by switching to electricity from hydroelectric power plants, a form of renewable energy, and optimizing power system operation.

Toshiba Television Central Europe

Switching to renewable energy sources for all purchased electricity

Toshiba Television Central Europe, headquartered in Poland, is one of Toshiba Group's major production sites making LCD TVs for the European market.

1.Choosing renewable energy

The Polish government's energy policy aims to shift 15% of the country's energy to renewable sources by FY2020 and 20% by FY2030.
In January 2011, in accordance with this policy, Toshiba Television Central Europe switched its electricity purchasing from thermal power plants to hydroelectric power plants ahead of all other companies. Now, all of the electricity it purchases comes from renewable sources.
The Polish manufacturer purchases approximately three million kWh per hour annually, resulting in a reduction in CO₂ emissions of approximately 1,850 tons per year. The company has cut back CO₂ emissions by approximately 70% compared to FY2009, when its plants emitted a total of 2,712 tons, including gas.

2.Optimization of power system operation

In FY2010, Toshiba Television Central Europe controlled and optimized the operation of the power system at its plants more carefully than in the previous year, mainly by reviewing the operating hours of compressors and ventilation systems. By doing so, the company reduced power consumption by 7% and CO₂ emissions by 168 tons annually.

Effects of renewable energy, etc. for CO₂ reduction

Case Studies in FY2008