How does Panasonic generate electricity?

Panasonic is unique in its efforts to generate electricity for its factories with 100% renewable energy by using green hydrogen combined with solar energy to generate electricity in-house and control the coordination of three energy sources, including the batteries which store the PV energy when the factory isn’t in operation, such as on weekends.

Is Panasonic enabling greener manufacturing?

As part of Panasonic’s efforts to enable greener manufacturing, the 50-year-old manufacturing plant in Cardiff has been fitted with a combination of hydrogen fuel cells powered by green hydrogen, solar PV and battery storage, all steered by Panasonic’s proprietary Energy Management System (EMS).

Does Panasonic use green hydrogen for in-house power generation?

This demonstration uses green hydrogen for in-house power generation and integrates and controls three types of energy sources to run the factory on 100% renewable energy in environmentally advanced European countries. This globally unique initiative is the first attempt even for Panasonic.

How will Panasonic's HX solution benefit the Cardiff factory?

Panasonic’s HX solution at its Cardiff factory is expected to deliver wide-ranging operational and sustainability benefits. By being able to produce its energy onsite, the factory will benefit from more reliable electricity provision.

Why did Panasonic invest in Wales?

At a time when our traditional industries started to decline, Panasonic invested in Wales, bringing new products and ways of working that other industries have learnt from, and it has continued to invest and develop the latest technology here.

How does Panasonic EMS work?

Panasonic’s EMS will leverage external local weather forecast data, including changes in weather conditions and demand fluctuations, to maintain a consistent balance between electricity supply and demand, and gather data to minimise losses in the generation, storage and transmission of renewable energy and ensure a stable supply of energy.