When Kaneka was founded, our main product lines included caustic soda, soap, cosmetics, edible oils and electric wiring.
But as Kaneka grew, we started to concentrate on Research and Development and began looking ahead to the rapidly changing global market. Today, Kaneka’s main product lines include chemicals, functional and expandable plastic products, foodstuffs, life science products and synthetic fibers as well as solar energy modules. Kaneka researches, develops and manufactures its own solar panels leveraging our advanced materials knowledge and our core competency as a chemical manufacturer for over 60 years.

Started study of a-Si technology

Participated in NEDO project (Government funded R&D)

Started R&D of HYBRID technology

Succeeded in large size (450 x 900mm) a-Si single junction technology by Kaneka's own project

Started commercial production at Toyooka Factory (20MW/year)

Started commercial production of HYBRID for Japanese market at Toyooka Factory

Started sales of new HYBRID PV to overseas market

Expanded the production capacity of Toyooka Factory up to 150 MW/year

Kaneka has been specializing in thin-film silicon technology with synergy of our unique chemical technology.
We keep offering state-of-the-art technology and we keep on developing.