Service
Utility Service
Kenes provides a comprehensive range of services from design, financing and construction of the utility equipment required for the air conditioning, hot water, lighting, power, etc. at the customer's facilities (hospitals, welfare facilities, factories, etc.) to operation, maintenance and management of the equipment after its installation.
Customer
Utility equipment
Air conditioning
Hot water supply
Illumination
Power
Provided in total
Kenes
- Engineering
- Optimal design satisfying to customer's request.
- Procurement
- Kenes raises funds and owns equipment to reduce initial costs.
- Construction
- Control construction costs with Kenes’s procurement capabilities and implement safe and high-quality construction management.
- Operation
- Implement optimal equipment operation and energy management utilizing technology and experience.
- Maintenance
- Prompt response in the unlikely event of trouble.
Advantages
Minimizing initial investment costs
State-of-the-art energy-saving equipment can be installed without any initial investment.
Reduction of running costs
The costs of inspection and maintenance of the equipment, which are difficult to predict, will be leveled out.
The service period will be set in consultation with the customer. (Standard model: 15 years)
With investments financed by the customer | With our utility service* | |
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With investments financed by the customer |
With our utility service* |
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Initial investment |
Necessary |
Unnecessary |
With investments financed by the customer |
With our utility service* |
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Time and effort on the customer's part |
Negotiations with design firms, manufacturers, financial institutions, maintenance companies, etc. are essential. Additionally, it takes more time and effort to maintain and manage the equipment. |
Kenes will perform the entire process of design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance. |
With investments financed by the customer |
With our utility service* |
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Equipment running costs |
It is difficult to predict the financial plan because of the variability in equipment running costs such as maintenance and operation costs. |
Maintenance and operation costs, etc. are included in the service fees, leveling out equipment running costs. |
With investments financed by the customer |
With our utility service* |
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Utilities expenses |
The customer is responsible for the operation and adjustment of the equipment. |
Kenes's energy management is expected to reduce utilities expenses and lower life cycle costs over 15 years. |
Reducing utilities expenses through energy management
Utilities expenses will be continuously reduced by thorough implementation of "optimal design, adjustment and operation consultation" for the equipment.
Energy Management Service
Based on the analysis of energy usage, a review of equipment control methods and ongoing operation consultation, energy savings, CO2 emissions reduction and cost savings will be achieved.
The preparation of reports regarding the Energy Saving Act, etc. will also be supported.
Advantages
Utilities expenses will be continuously reduced by thorough implementation of optimal design, adjustment and operation consultation for the equipment.
・A specialized team of qualified energy managers, etc. analyzes and evaluates the operational status of the equipment.
・Analysis and evaluation of the operational status of the customer's equipment can also be carried out.
① Optimal design
Kenes provides optimal equipment design based on its diverse, rich experience and knowledge in equipment operation.
② Adjustment(Adjustment of equipment operation)
Kenes undertakes the adjustment, control and operation most suitable for the use of equipment while understanding and analyzing its characteristics under various operating conditions such as temperature and time.
③ Consultation
Kenes promotes energy conservation in collaboration with its customers, by way of analyzing/assessing the customer's own utility systems together with those assigned, and implements effective energy saving programs on a continuing basis.
ESCO Service
The amount of energy savings will be guaranteed by providing total services related to energy savings, including analysis of energy usage and equipment repairs.
The cost of equipment repairs, etc. is covered by the reduction in utilities expenses through energy savings, eliminating any additional cost to the customer.
("ESCO" refers to "Energy Service Company")
Advantages
・Improvement of equipment can be carried out without additional financial burden.
・Kenes provides customers with comprehensive services.
・Utilities expenses can be reduced.
・The energy-saving effect will benefit the customer even after the contract period ends.
For Your Reference
Kenes uses its technical and engineering skills as an energy professional as well as its extensive experience and know-how to design and build renewable energy power plants, and maintain them after the start of the operation.
Photovoltaic power generation
Keihanna Solar Power Station
Data including power generating capacity, electric power production, amount of solar radiation and temperature of this plant is displayed in a Kyoto prefectural facility for environmental studies, and utilized for dissemination and educational activities for renewable energy.
Power output | 1,980 kW |
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Generated energy | Approx. 2.5 million kWh/annum (equivalent to annual consumption by 800 standard households) |
CO2 emission reduction | Approx. 4 hectares |
Commencement | December 2013 |
Wind power generation
Awaji Wind Power Station
While harmonizing with the community, this station operates by utilizing the wind blowing through the hills in northern Awaji City.
Power output | 12,000 kW (6 turbines @2,000 kW) |
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Generated energy | Approx. 20 million kWh/annum (equivalent to annual consumption by 6,500 standard households) |
CO2 emission reduction | Approx. 7,000 tons/annum |
Commencement | December 2012 |
Mini-hydropower generation
Mini-hydropower Station at the Toyonaka City Terauchi Water Distribution Plant
Located at the Terauchi Water Distribution Plant of the Toyonaka City Waterworks and Sewage Bureau, this plant is operated thanks to their permission to use the municipal assets of land and water energy.
Power output | 120 kW |
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Generated energy | Approx. 900,000 kWh/annum (equivalent to annual consumption by 290 standard households) |
CO2 emission reduction | Approx. 300 tons/annum |
Commencement | February 2007 |