JFS Newsletter In April 2009, panasonic unveiled its Eco-Ideas House at the Panasonic Center Tokyo showroom in Ariake, Tokyo. Making the most of natural light and wind, both natural assets, the house showcases ways to more efficiently use energy and resources.
It promotes the concept of a virtually zero CO2-emission-lifestyle through the design of the entire house, calling it "CO2±0 in an Entire House," which it says will become a reality within three to five years, by combining the following three energy strategies: significant reduction of energy consumption of home appliances and other equipment and improved home insulation; generation of electricity for home use by installing fuel cells and photovoltaic power generation systems; and storage of home-generated electricity in lithium-ion batteries for later use.
"In the Eco-Ideas House we have proposed an eco-friendly household to make the step forward towards a more comfortable and energy-saving lifestyle by introducing traditional Japanese wisdom that makes the most of the benefits of nature while utilizing modern technologies," -Tomoyuki Hajima
Please see full project at http://panasonic.co.jp/ecohouse/en/