As part of this initiative, AGC's "Sunjoule™" series―which combines photovoltaic performance with glass's natural benefit of realizing bright spaces―was adopted in the station to achieve a balance of both design that ensures good natural lighting together with the ecostation^*1 strategy promoted by JR East which incorporates environmentally-conscious technologies.
Sunjoule™ has been installed at two locations: the roof of Takanawa Gateway Station's Tokyo-bound platform and also wall surfaces in the station, where it is helping the station achieve its goal of integrating environment and comfort in its design.

Under its AGC plus management policy, the AGC Group has made a commitment to create products that add various pluses for stakeholders. Pluses for society include 'safety,' 'security,' and 'comfort,' while pluses for customers include 'new value' and 'functionality.'

About Sunjoule™

Building Integrated Photovoltaic
Sunjoule™ is a Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) product comprising of a laminated safety glass with embedded solar cells. The solar cells are possible to generate energy with glass installed for façade, canopy, top light, curtain wall where the normal glass is installed. Sunjoule™ realizes a sense of openness combined with heat shielding performance, has outstanding aesthetics, and offers broad design freedom in both exteriors and interiors. In today's world, environmental consideration is demanded in a variety of settings, and Sunjoule™ responds by not only supporting ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) but also opening up new possibilities for glass.

Product webpage: https://www.agc-gk.com/bldg/products/sunjoule/