Automakers and trading companies have decided to embark on a business in which electricity derived from renewable energy is stored not only in EVs = electric vehicles but also as a power source for facilities.
We would like to capture the demand of local governments aiming to realize decarbonization.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Corporation held a press conference on the 22nd and announced that they would cooperate by supporting the decarbonization efforts of local governments.
Specifically, Nissan Motor will first sell or lease EVs to local governments, store electricity derived from renewable energy there, and use it as a power source not only when driving but also at local government facilities. It is supposed to be.
Sumitomo Corporation, which is engaged in business in this field, will support the maintenance of solar power generation and wind power generation facilities that generate electricity.
According to the two companies, as the government has set a goal of virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, there has been widespread movement among local governments to set similar goals, reaching more than 490 as of last month. I am.
However, there are many people who do not know the specific reduction method, so I would like to introduce various methods that lead to decarbonization and capture the demand of local governments.
At a press conference, Nissan President Makoto Uchida said, "We would like to expand various possibilities related to decarbonization, etc. The issue of climate change is a long-awaited issue, and we must not take time."