The Chugoku Electric Power Co Inc (Chugoku Electric) is an energy utility, that generates, transmits and distributes electricity, and supplies natural gas and other fuels.

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Chugoku Electric focuses on three strategic innovation areas to advance its management vision. These areas include power system innovation using digital technology, innovation in energy and environmental technologies toward decarbonization, and creating new services that integrate with local communities and other industries. The company is promoting collaboration between industry, academia, and government to bring research to practical application and commercialization. Key initiatives include developing AI and IoT technologies for power facilities, conducting a demonstration project for coal gasification with CO2 separation, and developing energy management technology for distributed resources. The company is also working on carbon recycling technologies and services aimed at solving regional issues. The research and development unit of the company is responsible for advancing research and development activities in strategic innovation areas, collaborating with universities and research institutes, and promoting intellectual property activities. The unit plays a crucial role in developing cutting-edge technologies and maintaining cooperative relationships with various stakeholders. The company filed 197 patent applications and registered 172 patents during FY2025, with a total of 1,924 registered patents as of the end of the fiscal year. In FY2025, the company incurred a research and development expenditiure of JPY6,798 million which was 0.5% of the company's total revenue and grew 1% YoY.