Solar-plus-storage manufacturer unveils office, training and testing hub; plans to triple employees in next three months

SAN JOSE, Calif. - March 21, 2016 - Tabuchi Electric, a solar-plus-storage manufacturer, today announced the opening of its expanded office, training and testing facility in San Jose. Tabuchi Electrics 41,493 sq. ft. space will be the hub for development and sales of the companys solar-plus-storage and inverter technologies designed to help U.S. homeowners cut electricity costs and efficiently manage their energy use. Tabuchis grid-friendly technologies are also intelligently designed to make it easier for utilities to directly manage distributed solar and optimize energy use across the grid.

Tabuchi Electric has committed to hiring 35 employees by the end of Q2, tripling the size of the U.S.-based team. Located in one of the greenest cities in the U.S., Tabuchi Electric will help the city of San Jose reach its goal of creating 25,000 clean technology jobs by 2022.

"I thank Tabuchi Electric for expanding its North American headquarters in San Jose," said Mayor Sam Liccardo. "I appreciate the companys contributions to San Joses thriving clean tech economy and look forward to facilitating Tabuchis continued growth in the years ahead."

The new space includes a warehouse, R&D room, repair facility and office. The multi-use facility is also being designed for use as a central gathering and meeting hub for South Bay solar partners and other industry members.

"Demand for solar-plus-storage technology is growing because Americans want to make the most out of clean, low-cost solar energy," said Tabuchi CEO, Toshihiro Kaihoshi. "Tabuchi has more than 90 years of experience building power electronics, and weve applied that expertise to build reliable products to meet the demand across North America. Were proud to have a new home in San Jose and help cement the regions reputation as a world center of clean technology innovation."

An office opening ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. on March 21 in the new office space located at 5225 Hellyer Ave. in Hellyer Oaks Technology Park in San Jose. Several members of the City of San Jose government will be in attendance, including members from the Mayors Office, Department of Economic Development and City Council. Tabuchi Electric CEO Toshihiro Kaihoshi and Tabuchi Electric Company of America Managing Director and General Manager, Harumi Fuji McClure will speak at the ceremony.

The office opening comes on the heels of Tabuchis North American launch of the EIBS Intelligent Battery System last year. The system combines an all-in-one inverter with a lithium-ion battery that is optimized for reliability, fast payback and simple home installation. Tabuchis solution delivers compelling cost performance by reliably reducing peak loads for ten years.

About Tabuchi Electric
Tabuchi Electric is a solar inverter manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan that has been a leading player in the electronics industry since its creation in 1925. The companys solar-plus-storage solutions are grid-friendly plug-and-play systems optimized for energy management and cost performance. Tabuchi Electrics North American headquarters is in San Jose, California. For more information, please visit Tabuchi Electric.

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