Organizer

• AGC Inc.
• RIOGLASS SOLAR, S.A.U.

Event Overview

AGC is a global material manufacturer extending its business into glass, electronics, chemicals and ceramics fields, with world-leading technologies and expertise developed over more than 110 years. In this presentation by AGC, we will introduce application examples for each case using AGC technology for mitigation and adaptation. As an example of mitigation, we can contribute to concentrated solar power (CSP) in Chile. CSP has several characteristics that differ from Photovoltaic generation, but any type of CSP uses mirrors. Glass is an important component that affects the performance of the mirror and the efficiency of power generation. Let's take up this glass as a theme and explain how we can contribute. Water issues are both adaptation issues and SDG goals. AGC is aiming to promote the popularization of a purification system that can purify contaminated groundwater by using electrodialysis in India to produce drinking water and irrigation water. In the future, we are planning to expand not only to India but also to other countries where water access is a challenge. Introducing the advantages of water purification system using electrodialysis.

Speaker

• Masaaki Okabe, AGC Inc., Professional, SDGs Division, Corporate Planning General Division
• Mr. Ignacio Garcia-Conde, Rioglass Solar, S.A.U., CEO

Event Materials

• ① 04122019 RIOGLASS-COP 25 
• ② 04122019 AGC-COP25 Adaptation final 
• ② 04122019 AGC-COP25 Mitigation final 

Event Summary

First, Ignacio, a CEO of RIOGLASS SOLAR, S.A.U., gave an overview of solar power generation, its types, and potential. Solar thermal power (CSP) generation can reduce scope 1 carbon dioxide emissions by supplying power and heat. Next, from Dr. Okabe, a professional of the SDGs Division of AGC's Corporate Planning General Division, explained that all types of mirrors are used in solar thermal power generation and mentioned about technological innovation of glass material for CSP. As for the water purification system, the key to success in developing countries was the cooperation with local partner companies, cost reduction and maintenance through local production A59as much as possible.