| 1912-09-15 |
Founded in 1912 (Taisho 1) by Tokujirō Hayakawa (aged 18 at the time), who patented the invention of the belt buckle. Started metal processing business in Matsui-cho, Tokyo. |
| 1912-09-15 |
Founded: September 15, 1912 (Taisho 1): In 1912 (Taisho 1), founder Tokujii Hayakawa (then 18 years old) patented the invention of the belt buckle and started a metal processing business in Matsui-cho, Tokyo. : The history of Sharp |
| 1912-09-15 |
In 1912 (Taisho 1), founder Tokujirō Hayakawa (then 18 years old) obtained a patent for the invention of the belt buckle (Tōjō lock) and started a metal processing business in Matsui-cho, Honjo, Tokyo. |
| 1935-05 |
Established in May 1935. |
| 1935-05 |
Established: May 1935 (Showa 10) |
| 1935-05 |
Established: May 1935 (Showa 10). |
| 1959 |
In 1959, began development of solar cells. |
| 1959 |
Started developing solar cells. |
| 1959 |
Started developing solar cells |
| 1960 |
In 1960, succeeded in prototyping a transistor radio with solar cells, released in 1962. |
| 1960 |
Succeeded in prototyping a transistor radio with solar cells, released in 1962. |
| 1960 |
Succeeded in prototyping a transistor radio with a solar cell, released in 1962 |
| 1963 |
In 1963, quickly succeeded in mass production of solar cells, delivering the world's first solar cell to a buoy (light float) on the Yokohama Port Tsuruimichi route. |
| 1963 |
Early success in mass production of solar cells. Delivered the world's first solar cell to buoys (navigation marks) on the Tsurumi route at Yokohama Port. |
| 1963 |
Successfully achieved mass production of solar cells early |
| 1963 |
Delivered the world's first solar cells to buoys (navigation marks) on the Yokohama Port Tsurumi route |
| 1963 |
Early success in mass production of solar cells. Delivered the world's first solar cell to buoys (navigation marks) at Yokohama Port Tsurumi route |
| 1966 |
In 1966, installed the world's largest 225 W lighthouse solar cell on Oonejima, Nagasaki Prefecture. |
| 1966 |
Installed the world's largest 225W solar cell for lighthouse use on Onoe Island, Nagasaki Prefecture. |
| 1966 |
Installed the world's largest 225W solar cell for lighthouse use on Onoue Island, Nagasaki Prefecture |
| 1967 |
In 1967, began development of space solar cells. |
| 1967 |
Started developing space-use solar cells. |
| 1967 |
Started developing space-use solar cells |
| 1976 |
In December 1976, released the world's first calculator with a solar cell. |
| 1976 |
Successfully launched the practical satellite 'Ume' equipped with Sharp's solar cells. Photo provided by JAXA. |
| 1976 |
Launched the world's first calculator with solar cells |
| 1976 |
Successfully launched the practical satellite "Ume" equipped with Sharp's solar cells |
| 1976 |
Launched the world's first calculator with a solar cell |
| 1976-12 |
Launched the world's first calculator with solar cells. Successfully launched the practical satellite "Ume" equipped with Sharp's solar cells. |
| 1976-12 |
Succeeded in launching the practical satellite 'Ume' equipped with Sharp's solar cells |
| 1981 |
In 1981, the Shinjo plant (now Katsuragi plant) began operation. |
| 1981 |
Commissioned the Shinjo Factory (now Katsuura Factory). |
| 1981 |
Operation of Shinjo Factory (now Katsuura Factory) |
| 1983 |
In 1983, produced two-layer laminated solar cells using the roll-to-roll method, installed as a lighting power source at Tsukasa-dera. |
| 1983 |
Produced two-layer laminated solar cells using roll-to-roll method. |
| 1983 |
Installed as a lighting power source at Tsubosaka Temple |
| 1983 |
Produced two-layer laminated solar cells using roll-to-roll method. Installed as lighting power source at Tsubosaka Temple |
| 1988 |
In 1988, adopted solar cells in the Oita Prefecture Marine Farm System, achieving an 11.5 % cell conversion efficiency with amorphous silicon solar cells. |
| 1988 |
Adopted solar cells in the Oita Marine Ranch System. Achieved a cell conversion efficiency of 11.5% with amorphous silicon solar cells. |
| 1988 |
Adopted solar cells in the Oita Prefecture Marine Ranch System |
| 1988 |
Achieved an 11.5% cell conversion efficiency with amorphous silicon solar cells |
| 1988 |
Adopted solar cells for the Oita Marine Ranch System. Achieved a cell conversion efficiency of 11.5% for amorphous silicon solar cells |
| 1992 |
In 1992, achieved the world's highest cell conversion efficiency of 17.1 % with multicrystalline solar cells, and 22 % with mass‑produced monocrystalline solar cells. |
| 1992 |
Achieved the world's highest cell conversion efficiency of 17.1% with polycrystalline solar cells. Achieved the world's highest cell conversion efficiency of 22% with mass-producible monocrystalline solar cells. |
| 1992 |
Achieved the world's highest cell conversion efficiency of 17.1% with polycrystalline solar cells |
| 1992 |
Achieved the world's highest cell conversion efficiency of 22% with mass-producible monocrystalline solar cells |
| 1992 |
Achieved the world's highest cell conversion efficiency of 17.1% with polycrystalline solar cells. Achieved the world's highest cell conversion efficiency of 22% with mass-producible monocrystalline solar cells |
| 1994 |
In 1994, commercialized residential solar power generation systems (grid‑connected). |
| 1994 |
Commercialized residential solar power systems (grid-connected). |
| 1994 |
Commercialized residential solar power generation system (grid-connected) |
| 1997 |
In 1997, equipped the technology test satellite Type VII 'Kiku 7' with solar cells. Photo provided by JAXA. |
| 1997 |
Mounted on the technological test satellite VII "Kiku 7". |
| 1997 |
Mounted on the Technology Test Satellite VII 'Kiku 7' |
| 1998 |
In 1998, introduced the world's first domestic large‑scale 200 kW snow‑melting system with integrated solar cells. |
| 1998 |
Developed the world's first snow-melting system with a capacity of 200kW, the largest in Japan. |
| 1998 |
The country's largest 200kW system with snow melting function, a world first |
| 1999 |
In 1999, received the New Energy Award and the Minister of Trade and Industry Award. |
| 1999 |
Received the New Energy Award and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. |
| 1999 |
Received the New Energy Grand Prize and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award |
| 2000 |
2000: First in the industry! Commercialization of a multi‑power conditioner that increases installation flexibility; solar cell production volume becomes the world's largest. |
| 2000 |
Industry first! Commercialization of multi-power conditioners that increase installation flexibility. Solar cell production volume is the highest in the world. |
| 2000 |
Industry first! Commercialized multi-power conditioners that increase installation flexibility |
| 2000 |
Became the world's largest producer of solar cells |
| 2000 |
Industry first! Commercialized multi-power conditioners that increase installation flexibility. Solar cell production volume is the world's largest |
| 2001 |
2001: Commercialized a residential system compatible with pitched roofs; obtained overseas safety standards for solar cell modules in the United States and the EU. |
| 2001 |
Commercialized a system compatible with gable roofs for residential use. Obtained overseas safety standards for solar modules in the US and EU. |
| 2001 |
Commercialized a system compatible with hip roof for residential use |
| 2001 |
Obtained overseas safety standards for solar modules in the US and EU |
| 2001 |
Commercialized a system compatible with hipped roofs for residential use. Obtained overseas safety standards for solar modules in the US and EU. |
| 2002 |
2002: Developed the industry's first string‑power conditioner. |
| 2002 |
Developed the industry's first "String Power Conditioner". |
| 2002 |
Developed the industry's first 'String Power Conditioner'. |
| 2003 |
2003: Installed an independent power system that operates stably even in desert areas of Mongolia; began production of solar cell modules in the United States; equipped space‑qualified solar cells on the observation satellite Free‑Flyer (SFU); started production of solar cell modules in Europe; launched a small‑system version of solar cell modules. |
| 2003 |
Installed an independent power generation system that operates stably even in desert areas in Mongolia. Started production of solar modules in the US. Equipped space solar cells on the observation satellite SFU. Began production of solar modules in Europe. Launched solar modules capable of installing a 3kW system with the industry's smallest footprint. |
| 2003 |
Installed independent power generation systems that operate stably even in desert areas in Mongolia |
| 2003 |
Started production of solar modules in the US |
| 2003 |
Equipped space solar cells on the observation satellite FLYER (SFU) |
| 2003 |
Started production of solar cell modules in Europe |
| 2003 |
Launched solar cell modules capable of installing 3kW systems with the industry's smallest footprint |
| 2003 |
Installed an independent power generation system in the desert areas of Mongolia that operates stably. Started production of solar modules in the US. Equipped space solar cells on the observation satellite SFU. Began production of solar modules in Europe. Launched solar modules capable of installing a 3kW system with the industry's smallest footprint. |
| 2004 |
2004: Delivered the largest solar cell in the United States to a logistics airport; announced luminous solar cells that fuse solar cells with LEDs; launched the Solar Academy. |
| 2004 |
Delivered the largest solar cells in the US to logistics airports. Announced luminous solar cells by integrating solar cells and LEDs. Started "Solar Academy." |
| 2004 |
The largest solar cells in the US shipped to logistics airfields |
| 2004 |
Unveiled luminous solar cells by combining solar cells and LEDs |
| 2004 |
Launched "Solar Academy" |
| 2004 |
Supplied the largest solar cells in the US to a logistics airfield. Announced luminous solar cells combining solar and LED. Started 'Solar Academy'. |
| 2005 |
2005: Developed solar cells usable as daylight‑permeable building materials for windows and the like; began mass production of thin‑film solar cell modules; started mass production of tandem thin‑film solar cells; Solar Academy activities received the Energy & Environmental Education Information Center 'Chairperson's Encouragement Award', the 'Earth Environment Award', and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. |
| 2005 |
Developed solar cells that can be used as building materials such as windows, allowing for daylighting. Started mass production of thin-film solar modules. Began mass production of tandem thin-film solar cells. The activities of Solar Academy received the "Operation Chairman's Award" and the "Global Environment Award" from the Energy and Environment Education Center. |
| 2005 |
Developed solar cells that can be used as building materials such as windows, allowing for daylighting |
| 2005 |
Started mass production of thin-film solar cell modules |
| 2005 |
Started mass production of tandem thin-film solar cells |
| 2005 |
Received the |
| 2005 |
14th Earth Environment Award, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award |
| 2005 |
Developed building materials such as solar cells that can be used for daylighting and windows. Started mass production of thin-film solar modules. Began mass production of tandem thin-film solar cells. Activities of Solar Academy received the 'Encouragement Award' from the Energy and Environment Education Information Center. Awarded the 14th 'Global Environment Award' Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. |
| 2006 |
2006: Expanded the annual production capacity of solar cells at the Katsuragi plant to the world's largest at the time, 600 MW; launched a high‑efficiency power conditioner for photovoltaic power generation; realized an environmentally considerate factory at the Kameyama plant. |
| 2006 |
Expanded the annual production capacity of solar cells at Katsuragi Factory to the world's largest 600MW. Launched high-efficiency power conditioners for solar power generation. Achieved an environmentally friendly factory at Kameyama Factory. |
| 2006 |
Katsuragi Factory expanded its annual solar cell production capacity to 600MW, then the world's largest |
| 2006 |
Launch of high-efficiency power conditioners for solar power generation |
| 2006 |
Achieved a cutting-edge environmentally friendly factory at Kameyama Plant |
| 2006 |
Expanded the annual production capacity of solar cells at Katsuragi Factory to 600MW, then the world's largest at the time. Launched high-efficiency power conditioners for solar power generation. Achieved the world's most advanced environmentally friendly factory at Kameyama Factory. |
| 2007 |
2007: Began production of silicon for solar cells at the Toyama facility; succeeded in mass‑production technology for triple‑junction thin‑film solar cells; commenced the '21st‑Century Combinate'; expanded production capacity in Europe; received an environmental award for the photovoltaic power generation business. |
| 2007 |
Started production of silicon for solar cells at Toyama Plant. Successfully developed mass production technology for triple-junction thin-film solar cells. Laid the foundation for a "21st-century-type complex." Expanded production capacity of solar modules in Europe to 220MW. Received environmental awards for solar power projects. |
| 2007 |
Started production of silicon for solar cells at Toyama Plant |
| 2007 |
Successfully developed mass production technology for triple-type thin-film solar cells |
| 2007 |
Held groundbreaking ceremony for a |
| 2007 |
4th Eco Products Grand Prix Promotion Council Chairman's Award |
| 2007 |
Expanded production capacity of solar modules in Europe to 220MW |
| 2007 |
Started production of silicon for solar cells at Toyama Plant. Successfully developed mass production technology for triple thin-film solar cells. Held the groundbreaking ceremony for the '21st Century-Type Complex'. Awarded the Chairman's Prize at the 4th Eco Products Grand Prix Promotion Council. Expanded production capacity of solar modules in Europe to 220MW. Sharp's efforts in solar power generation received the 'eco japan cup 2007' Environmental Business Award. |
| 2008 |
2008: Became the first in the world to reach a cumulative solar cell production volume of 2 GW; installed the 'Lumi‑Wall', an LED‑embedded thin‑film solar cell, in the Yodoyabashi redevelopment building; horizontally deployed thin‑film technology for TFT LCDs; achieved a conversion efficiency of 14.4 % for multicrystalline solar cell modules. |
| 2008 |
Achieved a cumulative production of 2GW of solar cells. Installed LED-integrated thin-film solar walls in Yodoyabashi redevelopment buildings. Horizontally expanded TFT liquid crystal thin-film technology, achieving an annual production capacity of 1GW. Achieved a conversion efficiency of 14.4% with polycrystalline solar modules. Products combining solar cells and LEDs, and One Seg tuner modules, received newspaper awards. |
| 2008 |
Achieved a cumulative solar cell production volume of 2GW for the first time in the world |
| 2008 |
Installed LED-integrated thin-film solar cell "LumiWall" in Yodoyabashi redevelopment building |
| 2008 |
Horizontal deployment of TFT liquid crystal thin film technology, achieving an annual production capacity of 1GW |
| 2008 |
Industry No.1 in polycrystalline solar cell modules |
| 2008 |
Achieved a conversion efficiency of 14.4% |
| 2008 |
Achieved the world's first cumulative solar cell production of 2GW. Installed LED-integrated thin-film solar cell 'LumiWall' in Yodoyabashi redevelopment building. Expanded the horizontal deployment of TFT LCD thin-film technology, achieving an annual production capacity of 1GW. Industry No.1 in polycrystalline solar modules with a conversion efficiency of 14.4%. Won two major newspaper product awards for 'Solar & LED Lighting' and 'One Seg Tuner Module and One Seg Mobile Phones'. |
| 2008-06-04 |
In the mass-produced domestic residential multicrystalline modules. |
| 2008-06-04 |
Mass production of domestic multi-crystalline modules. |
| 2009 |
2009: Launched the industry's first web monitoring service; developed mobile solar modules; deployed TFT LCD thin‑film technology; won a world‑class solar car race; the second‑generation thin‑film solar cell module received a newspaper's New Product Award. |
| 2009 |
Launched the industry's first web monitoring service. Developed and launched solar modules for mobile devices. Horizontally expanded TFT liquid crystal thin-film technology, achieving an annual production capacity of 1GW. Achieved a conversion efficiency of 14.4% with polycrystalline solar modules. Won at one of the world's largest solar car races. The second-generation thin-film solar modules received newspaper awards. |
| 2009 |
Launched "Web Monitoring Service" |
| 2009 |
Industry's thinnest level with a thickness of 0.8mm |
| 2009 |
Developed and launched solar modules for mobile devices |
| 2009 |
Horizontal deployment of TFT liquid crystal thin film technology, achieving an annual production capacity of 1GW |
| 2009 |
Industry No.1 in polycrystalline solar cell modules |
| 2009 |
Achieved a conversion efficiency of 14.4% |
| 2009 |
Tokai University team wins at one of the world's largest solar car races |
| 2009 |
Second-generation thin-film solar cell modules awarded the New Product Award by two major newspapers |
| 2009 |
First in the industry to start a 'Web Monitoring Service' to monitor operational status at residential sites. Developed and launched the industry's thinnest solar modules at 0.8mm thick. Developed and launched solar modules for mobile devices. Expanded the horizontal deployment of TFT LCD thin-film technology, achieving an annual production capacity of 1GW. Industry No.1 in polycrystalline solar modules with a conversion efficiency of 14.4%. Won the championship at the world's largest solar car race with Tokai University team. The second-generation thin-film solar module received two major newspaper product awards. |
| 2009-04 |
Equipped with broadband communication function as the industry's first domestic residential solar power system (started in April 2009). |
| 2009-04 |
Launched the industry's first broadband communication function for residential solar power systems (started in April 2009). |
| 2010 |
2010: The Green Front Sakai solar cell plant became operational; received IEEE Milestone certification; expanded the United Kingdom's annual solar cell production capacity; won the South African solar car competition. |
| 2010 |
Green Front Sakai Solar Cell Factory operational. Recognized as an IEEE Milestone. Expanded UK annual solar cell production capacity to 500MW. A solar car team from Tokai University won a race in South Africa. |
| 2010 |
Green Front Sakai Solar Cell Factory begins operation |
| 2010 |
Sharp's commercialization and industrialization of solar cells recognized as an 'IEEE Milestone' |
| 2010 |
Tokai University solar car equipped with Sharp solar cells wins consecutive races in South Africa |
| 2010 |
Green Front Sakai solar cell factory begins operation |
| 2010 |
Sharp's solar cells commercialization and industrialization recognized as an IEEE Milestone |
| 2010 |
UK solar cell annual production capacity expanded to 500 MW |
| 2010 |
A solar car powered by Sharp solar cells from Tokai University team wins consecutive championships in a race in South Africa |
| 2010 |
Green Front Sakai Solar Cell Factory commenced operation. |
| 2010 |
Sharp's solar cells' commercialization and industrialization were recognized as an 'IEEE Milestone'. |
| 2010 |
Increased the UK's annual production capacity for solar cells to 500MW. |
| 2010 |
A solar car equipped with Sharp solar cells achieved consecutive victories in a race in South Africa. |
| 2011 |
2011: Released 'BLACKSOLAR', employing high‑efficiency technology, achieving a 36.9 % conversion efficiency; the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology confirmed the highest conversion efficiency (cell area ≈ 1 cm²); received the 2011 Good Design Gold Award for thin‑film solar cells. |
| 2011 |
Launched the high-efficiency module "BLACKSOLAR." Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 36.9%. Received the Good Design Gold Award for FY2011. |
| 2011 |
Launched the high-efficiency module "BLACKSOLAR" |
| 2011 |
Developed compound triple-junction solar cells with a record conversion efficiency of 36.9% |
| 2011 |
Received the Good Design Gold Award in 2011 (Thin-film solar cells) |
| 2011 |
Launch of high-efficiency module 'BLACKSOLAR' |
| 2011 |
Developed a compound triple-junction solar cell achieving the world's highest conversion efficiency of 36.9% |
| 2011 |
Received the 2011 Good Design Gold Award (thin-film solar cell) |
| 2011 |
Launched the high-efficiency module 'BLACKSOLAR'. |
| 2011 |
Developed a compound triple-junction solar cell with a record conversion efficiency of 36.9%. |
| 2011 |
Received the Good Design Gold Award for thin-film solar cells in 2011. |
| 2011-09 |
Values confirmed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (one of the world's public measurement institutions for solar cells) (cell area: approximately 1 cm²). |
| 2011-09 |
Confirmed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (one of the world's official measurement agencies for solar cells) (cell area: approximately 1cm²). |
| 2011-11-04 |
In research-level non-concentrating solar cell cells. (Our company investigated.) |
| 2011-11-04 |
In research-level non-concentrating solar cells. According to our investigation. |
| 2012 |
2012: Constructed a mega‑solar plant in Thailand; obtained JIS Q8901 certification; demonstrated PID resistance at the largest research institute in Europe. |
| 2012 |
Built a mega-solar power plant in Thailand. Acquired JIS Q 8901. Demonstrated PID resistance at Europe's largest research institute. |
| 2012 |
Built a mega-solar power plant in Thailand |
| 2012 |
Obtained JISQ8901 certification |
| 2012 |
Demonstrated PID resistance at Europe's largest research institute |
| 2012 |
Constructed a mega solar power plant in Thailand |
| 2012 |
Obtained JISQ8901 certification |
| 2012 |
Demonstrated PID resistance at Europe's largest research institute |
| 2012 |
Built a mega-solar power plant in Thailand. |
| 2012 |
Obtained JISQ8901 certification. |
| 2012 |
Proven resistance to PID at Europe's largest research institution. |
| 2012-06 |
The Fraunhofer Institute reported that the Sharp-made solar cell module ND-R250A5 does not experience output degradation due to PID. |
| 2012-06 |
Reported by Fraunhofer Institute that no output decrease due to PID phenomenon occurs in Sharp's solar module ND-R250A5. |
| 2013 |
Commercial operation began at Sharp's Hiwakimoto, Yaita, Tanagawa, and Mihara photovoltaic power plants; achieved a maximum conversion efficiency of 37.9 % with compound triple‑junction solar cell modules; reached 44.4 % with concentrator solar cell modules; HEMS received the Good Design Award. |
| 2013 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Hiyagimoto, Yaita, Tanagawa, and Mihara solar power plants. Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 37.9% with compound triple-junction solar cells. Achieved a conversion efficiency of 44.4% with concentrator solar cells. Received the Good Design Award. |
| 2013 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Higaimoto Solar Power Plant begins |
| 2013 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Yaita Solar Power Plant begins |
| 2013 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Tanagawa Solar Power Plant begins |
| 2013 |
Achieved world’s highest conversion efficiency of 37.9% with compound triple-junction solar cells |
| 2013 |
Achieved conversion efficiency of 44.4% with concentrator solar cell |
| 2013 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Mihara Solar Power Plant begins |
| 2013 |
HEMS for residential energy management in Kashiwa no Ha Smart City wins Good Design Award (jointly with Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.) |
| 2013 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Higaimoto solar power plant begins |
| 2013 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Yabata solar power plant begins |
| 2013 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Tanagawa solar power plant begins |
| 2013 |
Achieved world’s highest conversion efficiency of 37.9% with a compound triple-junction solar cell |
| 2013 |
Achieved 44.4% conversion efficiency with a concentrator solar cell |
| 2013 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Mihara solar power plant begins |
| 2013 |
The residential energy management system (HEMS) of Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City won the Good Design Award (jointly with Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.) |
| 2013 |
Sharp Higai Solar Power Plant begins commercial operation |
| 2013 |
Sharp Yaita Solar Power Plant begins commercial operation |
| 2013 |
Sharp Tanagawa Solar Power Plant begins commercial operation |
| 2013 |
Achieved world record conversion efficiency of 37.9% with compound 3-junction solar cell |
| 2013 |
Achieved 44.4% conversion efficiency with concentrator solar cell |
| 2013 |
Sharp Mihara Solar Power Plant begins commercial operation |
| 2013 |
Housing Energy Management System (HEMS) at Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City wins Good Design Award (jointly with Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.) |
| 2013-02 |
Values confirmed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (one of the world's public measurement institutions for solar cells) (cell area: approximately 1 cm²). |
| 2013-02 |
Confirmed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (one of the world's official measurement agencies for solar cells) (cell area: approximately 1cm²). |
| 2013-04-24 |
In research-level non-concentrating solar cell cells. (Our company investigated.) |
| 2013-04-24 |
In research-level non-concentrating solar cells. According to our investigation. |
| 2014 |
2014: Launched the land‑observation technology satellite No. 2 'Daichi‑2'; commercial operation began at solar power plants in Tonegawa Town, Oyama no Mori, Isezaki, Shinshu Fujimi, and Shioya. |
| 2014 |
Equipped the Land Observation Satellite 2 "Daichi 2" with modules. Started commercial operation of solar power plants in Tonemachi, Oyama Forest, Isesaki, Shinshu Fujimi, and Shioya. |
| 2014 |
Installed on the land observation technology satellite No.2 'Daichi-2' |
| 2014 |
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| 2014 |
Commercial operation of Tonegawa Town Sharp Solar Power Plant (Ibaraki Prefecture) begins |
| 2014 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Oyama no Mori Solar Power Plant (Tottori Prefecture) begins |
| 2014 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Isezaki Solar Power Plant (Gunma Prefecture) begins |
| 2014 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Shinshu Fujimi Kogen Solar Power Plant (Nagano Prefecture) begins |
| 2014 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Shiotani Solar Power Plant (Tochigi Prefecture) begins |
| 2014 |
Mounted on the land observation technology satellite No.2 'Daichi-2' |
| 2014 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Tonegawa solar power plant in Tonegawa Town, Ibaraki Prefecture begins |
| 2014 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Oyama-no-Mori solar power plant in Tottori Prefecture begins |
| 2014 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Isezaki Solar Power Plant (Gunma Prefecture) begins. |
| 2014 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Shinshu Fujimi Plateau Solar Power Plant (Nagano Prefecture) begins. |
| 2014 |
Commercial operation of Sharp Shiotani Solar Power Plant (Tochigi Prefecture) begins. |
| 2014 |
Mounted on the Earth Observation Satellite |
| 2014 |
Start of commercial operation of Tonegawa Town Sharp Solar Power Plant (Ibaraki Prefecture) |
| 2014 |
Start of commercial operation of Sharp Oyama Forest Solar Power Plant (Tottori Prefecture) |
| 2014 |
Start of commercial operation of Sharp Isesaki Solar Power Plant (Gunma Prefecture) |
| 2014 |
Start of commercial operation of Sharp Shinshu Fujimi Highland Solar Power Plant (Nagano Prefecture) |
| 2014 |
Start of commercial operation of Sharp Shioya Solar Power Plant (Tochigi Prefecture) |
| 2015 |
2015: Released a 19.1 % efficient residential monocrystalline solar cell module; high‑efficiency back‑contact solar cells selected by NEDO were installed on the HTV‑5 space station resupply vehicle; received the Energy Efficiency Award. |
| 2015 |
Launched residential monocrystalline solar modules with a module conversion efficiency of 19.1%. Launched four models of BLACKSOLAR. Commercialized high-efficiency back-contact solar cells, adopted by NEDO. Installed on the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)5. Received the Good Design Award for FY2015. |
| 2015 |
Residential monocrystalline solar cell module achieving 19.1% conversion efficiency |
| 2015 |
Released four models including 'BLACKSOLAR (Black Solar) <NQ-220AE>' |
| 2015 |
Theme for practical use of high-efficiency back-contact solar cells selected by NEDO |
| 2015 |
Installed on HTV-5 'Kounotori' (Space Station resupply vehicle 5) |
| 2015 |
Residential high-efficiency solar power system (BLACKSOLAR + roof-fit design, full roof system) won the 2015 Good Design Award (hosted by the Japan Design Promotion Foundation) |
| 2015 |
Released 'DC Hybrid Air Conditioner' that efficiently uses electricity when combined with Sharp-made cloud battery |
| 2015 |
Residential monocrystalline solar cell module achieving a conversion efficiency of 19.1%. |
| 2015 |
Released four models including 'BLACKSOLAR (Black Solar)' NQ-220AE. |
| 2015 |
Theme for practical use of high-efficiency back-contact solar cells selected by NEDO. |
| 2015 |
Installed on the HTV-5 cargo spacecraft 'Kounotori' for the International Space Station. |
| 2015 |
Residential high-efficiency solar power system (BLACKSOLAR + roof-fit design, full roof system) received the 2015 Good Design Award (hosted by the Japan Design Promotion Foundation). |
| 2015 |
Released 'DC Hybrid Air Conditioner' that efficiently uses electricity when combined with Sharp's cloud battery. |
| 2015 |
Residential monocrystalline solar cell module achieving module conversion efficiency of 19.1% |
| 2015 |
Launch of four models including 'BLACKSOLAR (Black Solar) <NQ-220AE>' |
| 2015 |
Theme for practical application of high-efficiency back-contact solar cells adopted by NEDO |
| 2015 |
Mounted on Space Station Resupply Vehicle No. 5 'Kounotori' HTV5 |
| 2015 |
Residential high-efficiency solar power generation system (BLACKSOLAR + Roof Fit design, full roof system) awarded the 2015 Good Design Award |
| 2015 |
Launch of 'DC Hybrid Air Conditioner' that efficiently uses electricity by combining with Sharp cloud storage battery |
| 2016 |
2016: Received the Special Award from the Energy Efficiency Award product and business model review committee; achieved a 31.17 % conversion efficiency with compound triple‑junction solar cells on the Hitomi satellite; launched a solar charging stand. |
| 2016 |
Received a Special Award from the Energy Conservation Grand Prize for a product and business model. Mounted on the X-ray astronomy satellite "Hitomi." Achieved a solar cell conversion efficiency of 31.17%. Launched solar charging stands. |
| 2016 |
In the product and business model category of the 2015 Energy Conservation Award (hosted by the Energy Conservation Center, Inc., supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), the DC hybrid air conditioner with battery integration <JH-D716J2/JH-D566J2/JH-D406J2> received the Special Award from the judging committee. |
| 2016 |
Installed on the X-ray astronomy satellite 'Hitomi' (ASTRO-H). |
| 2016 |
Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 31.17% with a compound triple-junction solar cell module. |
| 2016 |
Released the solar charging stand <LN-CA2A> that can charge smartphones and other devices. |
| 2016 |
In the 2015 Energy Conservation Award (Product & Business Model category), the 'Battery-Integrated DC Hybrid Air Conditioner JH-D716J2/JH-D566J2/JH-D406J2' received the Special Award from the judging committee. |
| 2016 |
Installed on the X-ray astronomy satellite 'Hitomi' (ASTRO-H). |
| 2016 |
Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 31.17% with a compound triple-junction solar cell module. |
| 2016 |
Released solar charging stand LN-CA2A capable of charging smartphones and other devices. |
| 2016 |
The 'Energy Conservation Grand Prize 2015' product and business model division awarded the Special Jury Prize for 'Storage Battery Linked DC Hybrid Air Conditioner <JH-D716J2/JH-D566J2/JH-D406J2>' |
| 2016 |
Equipped on the X-ray Astronomy Satellite "Hitomi" (ASTRO-H) |
| 2016 |
Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 31.17% with a compound 3-junction solar cell module |
| 2016 |
Launched a solar charging stand <LN-CA2A> that can charge smartphones and other devices |
| 2017-12-13 |
In research-level solar cell modules (excluding concentrating types). (Our company investigated.) |
| 2017-12-13 |
In research-level solar modules (excluding concentrator types). According to our investigation. |
| 2018 |
2018: Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 25.09 % with a 6‑inch monocrystalline silicon solar cell. |
| 2018 |
Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 25.09% for 6-inch monocrystalline silicon solar cells. |
| 2018 |
Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 25.09% in a 6-inch monocrystalline silicon solar cell. |
| 2018 |
Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 25.09% in a 6-inch monocrystalline silicon solar cell. |
| 2018 |
Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 25.09% with 6-inch single-crystal silicon solar cells |
| 2018-03-27 |
Investigated by Sharp. |
| 2018-03-27 |
Announcement. Sharp investigation. |
| 2019 |
2019: The smart battery system won the Energy Center Chairman's Award in the product and business model category of the 2019 Energy Efficiency Award. |
| 2019 |
The smart storage battery system received the Chairman's Award at the Energy Conservation Grand Prize. |
| 2019 |
In the product and business model category of the 2018 Energy Conservation Award, the 'Smart Battery System' received the Chairman's Award from the Energy Conservation Center. |
| 2019 |
In the 2018 Energy Conservation Award (Product & Business Model category), the 'Smart Battery System' received the Chairman's Award from the Energy Conservation Center. |
| 2019 |
Received the Minister's Award for the "Smart Storage Battery System" in the Product and Business Model category at the 2018 Energy Conservation Grand Prize |
| 2021 |
2021: In the 2021 New Energy Award product and service category, 'COCORO ENERGY' received the Minister of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Award; launched the fixed‑price PPA service 'COCORO POWER' for new‑home construction; the solar power generation system received the Good Design Award. |
| 2021 |
The "COCORO ENERGY" product/service received the Minister's Award at the New Energy Grand Prize. Launched a fixed-rate PPA service for homes "COCORO POWER." The solar power system "BLACKSOLAR ZERO + Roof Fit" received the Good Design Award. |
| 2021 |
In the product and service category of the 2020 New Energy Award, 'COCORO ENERGY' received the Minister of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Award. |
| 2021 |
Launched the fixed-price PPA service 'COCORO POWER' for new residential homes. |
| 2021 |
The residential solar power system [BLACKSOLAR ZERO + roof-fit design] received the 2021 Good Design Award (hosted by the Japan Design Promotion Foundation). |
| 2021 |
In the 2020 New Energy Award (Product & Service category), 'COCORO ENERGY' received the Minister of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Award. |
| 2021 |
Launched fixed-price PPA service 'COCORO POWER' for new residential construction. |
| 2021 |
Residential solar power system [BLACKSOLAR ZERO + roof-fit design] received the 2021 Good Design Award. |
| 2021 |
Received the Minister's Award for Resources and Energy Agency at the 2020 New Energy Grand Prize for "COCORO ENERGY" in the Product and Service category |
| 2021 |
Launched a fixed-rate PPA service for new homes, "COCORO POWER" |
| 2021 |
Received the Good Design Award for 2021 for the solar power generation system - residential solar power generation system [BLACKSOLAR ZERO + Roof Fit Design] |
| 2022 |
In 2022, launched the "COCORO ENERGY Eco Member" service utilizing environmental value trading. Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 32.65% with practical-sized, lightweight, and flexible solar cell modules. |
| 2022 |
Started the "COCORO ENERGY Eco Member" service utilizing environmental value trading, achieving a conversion efficiency of 32.65% for solar modules |
| 2022 |
Introduced the 'COCORO ENERGY Eco Membership' service utilizing environmental value trading. |
| 2022 |
Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 32.65% with the lightweight and flexible solar cell module in a practical size from cocoroenergy. |
| 2022 |
Launched 'COCORO ENERGY Eco Membership' service utilizing environmental value trading. |
| 2022 |
Achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 32.65% with a practical-size lightweight and flexible solar cell module from cocoroenergy. |
| 2022 |
Launched the "COCORO ENERGY Eco Member" service utilizing environmental value trading |
| 2022 |
cocoroenergy's practical-sized, lightweight, flexible solar cell module achieved the world's highest conversion efficiency of 32.65% |
| 2022-02 |
Values confirmed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (one of the world's public measurement institutions for solar cells) [module area: 965 cm², maximum output: 31.51 W]. |
| 2022-02 |
Confirmed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (one of the world's public measurement organizations for solar cells): [Module area: 965cm2, maximum output: 31.51W]. |
| 2022-06-06 |
In research-level solar cell modules (investigated by Sharp). |
| 2022-06-06 |
In the photovoltaic modules at the research level (Sharp investigation). |
| 2023 |
In 2023, the residential solar module "BLACKSOLAR ZERO" received the New Energy Foundation Chairman's Award. The compound solar cell business received the iF Design Award in Germany. Started operation of a mega-solar in Samegawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture. Formed a partnership with Asuene for decarbonization support business. Launched the "NACHARGE Link" service. Started a solar power and home appliance linkage service. Achieved a conversion efficiency of 33.66%. |
| 2023 |
Residential solar module "BLACKSOLAR ZERO" received the New Energy Foundation Chairman's Award, compound solar cell business awarded the iF Design Award in Germany, mega-solar operation started in Samegawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture, business alliance with Asuene for decarbonization support, "NACHARGE Link" launched, solar power and home appliance linkage service launched, achieved a conversion efficiency of 33.66% for solar cells |
| 2023 |
In the product and service category of the 2022 New Energy Award, the residential solar cell module 'BLACKSOLAR ZERO' received the Chairman's Award from the New Energy Foundation. |
| 2023 |
The compound solar cell business received the IF Design Award Professional Concept category, one of the world's most prestigious three design awards, in Germany. |
| 2023 |
The megasolar power plant in Shikawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture began operation. |
| 2023 |
The residential solar cell module "BLACKSOLAR ZERO" received the New Energy Foundation Chairman's Award in the product and service category of the 2022 New Energy Award. |
| 2023 |
The compound solar cell business received the "iF Design Award Professional Concept Category" in Germany, one of the world's most prestigious three design awards. |
| 2023 |
A megasolar photovoltaic power plant began operation in Saikawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture. |
| 2023 |
Received the New Energy Foundation President's Award at the 2022 New Energy Grand Prize for the residential solar cell module "BLACKSOLAR ZERO" in the Product and Service category |
| 2023 |
The compound solar cell business received the prestigious German "iF Design Award Professional Concept" in the three major design awards, the most authoritative in the world |
| 2023 |
Operation of a mega-solar power plant started in Samegawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture |
| 2023-02 |
Values confirmed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology [module area: 775 cm², maximum output: 26.1 W]. |
| 2023-02 |
Confirmed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (one of the world's public measurement organizations for solar cells): [Module area: 775cm2, maximum output: 26.1W]. |
| 2023-10-27 |
In research-level solar cell modules (investigated by Sharp). |
| 2023-10-27 |
In the photovoltaic modules at the research level (Sharp investigation). |
| 2024 |
In 2024, installed thin-film compound solar cells on the small lunar landing demonstration vehicle "SLIM." Launched the fixed-rate service "COCORO POWER Plus" for solar power systems with zero initial cost. Provided the "Eee Connect" system linking solar power, storage batteries, home appliances, and EVs. |
| 2024 |
Equipped the thin-film compound solar cell on the small lunar landing demonstration vehicle "SLIM", launched the fixed-rate solar power service "COCORO POWER Plus", launched the "Eee Connect" system |
| 2024 |
A thin-film compound solar cell was installed on the small lunar lander demonstrator 'SLIM'. |
| 2024 |
Launched the 'COCORO POWER Plus' option, which adds household appliances to the fixed-price service of a zero upfront cost solar power system. |
| 2024 |
Introduced the 'Eee Connect' system that connects solar power, batteries, household appliances, and EVs. |
| 2024 |
Thin-film compound solar cells installed on the small lunar lander demonstrator "SLIM". |
| 2024 |
写真提供：宇宙航空研究開発機構（JAXA） |
| 2024 |
Launched the option "COCORO POWER Plus", which sets appliances into the flat-rate service of a zero upfront cost solar power system. |
| 2024 |
Started providing the "Eee Connect" system that connects solar power generation, batteries, appliances, and EVs. |
| 2024 |
Equipped with thin-film compound solar cells on the Small Lunar Lander Demonstration Vehicle "SLIM". |
| 2024 |
Started offering the "COCORO POWER Plus" option, which sets home appliances as part of a fixed-rate service for solar power generation systems that can be installed with zero initial cost. |
| 2024 |
Started providing the "Eee Connect" system connecting solar power generation, storage batteries, home appliances, and EVs. |
| 2024-02-28 |
In the flat-rate power purchase contract model with appliance set service. (Our company investigated as of February 28, 2024). |
| 2025 |
In 2025, joined the RE100 initiative to make all electricity used in business renewable energy. Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 54th Japan Industrial Technology Awards. The "Life Eee Connect" service received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. The small lunar landing demonstration vehicle "SLIM" received an award. |
| 2025 |
Joined the "RE100" initiative to make all electricity used in business renewable, "Life Eee Connect" received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the small lunar landing demonstration vehicle "SLIM" received the Japan Industrial Technology Award's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award |
| 2025 |
Joined the international framework RE100, aiming to make all electricity used in the business renewable. |
| 2025 |
In the product and service category of the 2024 New Energy Award, the 'Life Eee Connect' service received the Minister of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Award. |
| 2025 |
The small lunar lander demonstrator 'SLIM' received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 54th Japan Industrial Technology Award. |
| 2025 |
Joined the international framework "RE100", aiming to make all electricity used in the business renewable. |
| 2025 |
Received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in the Product & Service Division of the 2024 New Energy Grand Prize for the 'Life Eee Connect' service |
| 2025 |
Small lunar landing demonstration aircraft 'SLIM' received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 54th Japan Industrial Technology Award |
| 2025 |
Joined the international framework "RE100" aiming to make all electricity used in business renewable energy. |
| 2025 |
The "Life Eee Connect" service received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in the product and service category at the 6th New Energy Grand Prize. |
| 2025 |
The Small Lunar Lander Demonstration Vehicle "SLIM" received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 54th Japan Industrial Technology Award. |
