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Achievements of August 1, 2025

A project log for Open Innovation from Japan

One idea a day to empower field solutions for disaster resilience, sustainability, and inclusive development worldwide.

koichi-katoKoichi Kato 08/12/2025 at 12:590 Comments

Simultaneous heat storage and cooling system. Since July 4th. It has not received a rating of over 4.0 at any time. This is the second example. Initially, it was only a heat transfer system using PCM. Although the evaluation of ChatGPT is groundbreaking, relying solely on technology leads to an overall low rating; as a result, we considered the product, its uses, and applications, and achieved a rating of over 4.0 through that total.

Initial costs range from $200 to $400, with almost zero operational costs. There is a high demand in developing countries and disaster-affected areas, and an ROI of 2 to 3 years is quite attractive. It directly contributes to food waste reduction, medical cooling, and disaster support. Creating employment and reducing environmental impact also provide significant social value.

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