18th July 2023
e5Lab.Inc.
Marindows Inc.
e-Mobility Power Inc.
CHAdeMO Association
The Japan Ship Technology Research Association
Mitsubishi Ship Building Co., Ltd.
Development Bank of Japan Inc.

Establishment of the"Promotion Council for Zero Emission Chargers for Ships"- Aiming for the Widespread Use of Standardized Shore-to-Ship Power Stations e5 Lab Inc. (President: Michihiko Nakano), Marindows Inc. (President: Yasumasa Suetsugu),
e-Mobility Power Inc. (President: Naoko Yotsuyanagi), CHAdeMO Association (President:Takafumi Anegawa), The Japan Ship Technology Research Association (Chairman: SeiichiTanaka), Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (President: Toru Kitamura), and Development Bank ofJapan Inc. (President: Seiji Jige) have established the "Promotion Council for Zero Emission
Chargers for Ships (provisional name)" (hereafter referred to as "the Council"), aiming topromote the widespread use of standardized shore-to-ship power stations.

【Background of the Establishment of the Council 】
In October 2020, Japan declared "carbon neutrality by 2050" and expressed its aim to "reduce
emissions by 46% by 2030 compared to 2013 levels, and aim for even further reductions to50%." In a joint declaration between Japan and the US in April 2021, both countries also agreed
to cooperate on Carbon Neutral Ports (hereinafter referred to as "CNP"). In island country Japan,port areas are pivotal in the international supply chain, with over 99% of exported and imported
goods passing through them. These areas are also the heart of coastal industrial zones, wherepower plants, steelworks, chemical industries, and others, responsible for about 60% of thecountry's CO2 emissions, are concentrated. Intensive efforts towards decarbonization in theseport areas are seen as effective and necessary to promote Japan's carbon neutrality by 2050. In
this context, "shore-to-ship power supply," which involves supplying electricity from land to ships,
is attracting attention as a concrete measure to reduce CO2 emissions. Approximately 40% of
CO2 emissions in ports come from diesel generators on docked ships. Moreover, thesegenerators not only emit CO2 but also cause a significant impact on the surrounding
environment by emitting harmful substances such as "noise," "vibration," "PM," "NOx," and "SOx."
It is demanded to stop harmful emissions from docked ships at the source through thedevelopment of onshore power infrastructure, leading to improvements in global and localenvironments. The Council, in line with the government's policy and as a world-first initiative
involving the member companies, has recognized the effectiveness of zero emission chargers(onshore power) for ships to promote decarbonization in maritime and port areas and theexpansion of renewable energy use and has united in purpose.

【Goals the Council Aims to Achieve 】
In the Council, taking into account the various issues in the ship power supply business in theearly stages of EV ship diffusion, the participating members will play their respective roles andthrough an All-Japan collaboration centered on the seven companies mentioned above, we
aim to develop and maintain a strategic ecosystem for zero emission chargers for ships, and tostrategically engage in efficient operations and effective utilization. This will lead to improved
user convenience, an increase in the number of ships using the service, the independence ofthe ship power supply business, and the further development of chargers. Ultimately, this willrealize zero emissions from ships in port areas, the spread of EV ships, the expansion ofrenewable energy use, and improvements in global and local environmental issues.

【Business Plans 】
For the first phase, by fiscal 2025, we will install prototype standardized universal zero
emission chargers for ships in Hanshin Port and Keihin Port, which are international strategic
ports where domestic and foreign freight and ships are concentrated. We will then expand
these chargers to ports, fishing ports, marinas nationwide, and overseas. Moreover, City of Kobe,
Port and Harbor Bureau and City of Yokohama, Port and Harbor Bureau are participating in theCouncil as observers.

【Specific Initiatives 】
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Development of standard universal zero emission charger system for ships Thesystem will consist of the three elements shown in Figure 1 and will be astandardized specification that transcends company boundaries.
(i) Onshore power station (standardized charger and billing system)(ii) Shipboard power receiving module (standardized and modularized hardware
and software)(iii) High-capacity communication between ship and shore (standardized highcapacity communication system within the port)

Figure１：Configuration image of Standard universal zero emission charger system for ships

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Surveys and recommendations on the establishment of standards and rules
Creation of social implementation projects to promote diffusion
Information collaboration between participating companies
Mutual utilization of zero emission chargers between participating companies
Public relations and promotional activities to promote the diffusion of zero emission chargers
Cost reduction through joint procurement
Content creation for “Zero Emission Charger × X”
Building a sustainable ecosystem, including reuseMoving forward, while seeking broad participation from operators who will utilize onshore
power infrastructure, the Council will contribute to achieving the "carbon neutrality by 2050"
declared by the government by developing and promoting a universal onshore power systemthat can be used in all industries.

【Inquiry Recipient】
e5Lab.Inc.
Marindows Inc.
e-Mobility Power Inc.
CHAdeMO Association
The Japan Ship Technology Research Association
Mitsubishi Ship Building Co., Ltd.
Development Bank of Japan Inc.

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