Monday, May 23

Marubeni to sell 'power-saving' condos

Marubeni Corp. plans to sell "power- saving condominiums" designed to cope with a possible prolonged power shortage in areas serviced by Tokyo Electric Power Co., sources said.
The condominiums will be equipped with solar power generators and meet the government's goal of cutting power use by 15 percent.

The first eight-story condominium will be built in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.

The total floor space will be about 5,400 square meters, enough to accommodate 61 households.

The company will soon begin selling units under the plan and residents will be able to move in from April next year.

The condominium's solar power unit will be able to supply 10 kilowatts of power, enough to cover about 15 percent of the power needed for lighting and air-conditioning in communal areas such as elevators and the lobby.

The condominium will be equipped with indoor facilities where residents can grow vegetables. An electric car for car-sharing will be also provided.

Marubeni is considering equipping the condominiums with storage batteries so automatic doors and elevators can operate during rolling blackouts.

From Yomiuri Shimbun  http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/business/T110522002655.htm

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