Since our founding, we have been working together with local communities to create ideal living environments urban and community development, which is based on both public transportation development and urban development. In the "urban and community development" project, we have been focusing on "Harmonizing between people, city, and environment" and working together with local communities and society to realize the SDGs . We will continue to promote sustainable urban and community development in harmony with the environment together with everyone.
In March 2022, the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries formulated the "Environmental Vision 2030," which aims to urban and community development everyone can contribute to a sustainable society and the regeneration of the local environment.
We will continue to actively work towards achieving our goals of creating a decarbonized, recycling-based society.
In September 2023, Tokyu Bus, Tokyo City University, and Euglena Co., Ltd. were selected as operators for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "Biofuel Utilization Business Promotion Support Project."
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Minami-Machida Grandberry Park, an area of the Minami-Machida Hub Creation urban and community development Project that is being promoted jointly and collaboratively by our company and Machida City, was recognized as an initiative to realize a regional circular symbiotic zone for a sustainable future through the creation of a "hub for new lifestyles" through public-private collaboration. In response, the park won the Grand Prix at the 31st Global Environment Award.
This is the second time that our company has won the Grand Prize at this awards, following the 25th awards (for "Sustainable urban and community development in harmony with abundant nature – Futako Tamagawa Rise").
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Below we introduce the initiatives that our company and its group companies have undertaken thus far toward achieving the targets set out in our Environmental Vision 2030.
In order to contribute to the realization of a carbon-free society, we are working to further promote energy conservation and utilize renewable energy in each of our businesses.
From April 1, 2022, all Tokyu Line routes will be effectively CO2 It operates on 100% electricity derived from renewable energy sources with zero emissions. This is the first initiative in Japan to operate all railway lines with 100% electricity derived from renewable energy.
The Setagaya Line began operating on 100% renewable energy on March 25, 2019 (Electricity Memorial Day), and has since expanded the scope of operation to include electricity used on seven railway lines, including the Toyoko Line. In addition, the Tokyu Shin-Yokohama Line, which will open on March 18, 2023, will also be added, and the railway 8 route and the Setagaya Line will be on TEPCO Energy Partner's renewable energy power menu. ※ Caused by CO2 Emissions have been reduced to virtually zero.
* Menu using non-fossil certificates with tracking that comply with RE100
SDGs Train
SDGs train cars (3020 series, 6020 series, 2020 series)
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Related page (Tokyu Railways' Environmental Initiatives)(Only available in Japanese)
In December 2023, this initiative received the Minister of the Environment Award in the Mitigation category of the Advanced Adoption and Active Practices category at the Ministry of the Environment's Climate Change Action Minister's Awards.
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The five companies, Tokyu Recreation, Tokyu Malls Development Corporation, Tokyu Property Management, Tokyu power supply and Tokyu Corporation have entered into an off-site corporate PPA model * for solar power generation with Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. and GPSS Holdings Inc. to use renewable energy for the electricity used in the complex facilities "Shibuya Stream," "Minami-Machida Grandberry Park," and "Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. " GDsPJ LLC, a joint venture between Osaka Gas and GPSS Holdings, will supply renewable electricity from a newly established solar power plant to the three facilities. GDsPJ will generate approximately 9,000kW of electricity from its eight power plants nationwide, and the CO2 emissions from the introduction of renewable energy to the three facilities will be approximately 100%. The total amount of emissions reduction will amount to 24,000 tons. As the hurdles to introducing renewable energy grow higher due to soaring energy prices, we will achieve low-cost and stable procurement of renewable energy through close cooperation and partnerships with the relevant companies.
This initiative to reduce the environmental impact by establishing power plants at three symbolic facilities: Shibuya, areas served by Tokyu’s railway lines, and in new businesses, contributes to Tokyu's urban urban and community development as it evolves into a "city that coexists with the global environment."
*Off-site corporate PPA model: An electricity supply and procurement method in which power generation companies, retail electricity companies, and consumers enter into long-term, fixed-price power purchase agreements, on the premise that electricity will be supplied from a distant power plant to the place of demand via the power transmission and distribution grid.
Overview of the initiative
Shibuya Stream
Minami-machida grandberry park *Commercial facility section
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower
■ In addition to this initiative, we are taking the initiative in collaborating with various industries.
Tokyu Railways has introduced the 5000, 6000, and 7000 series of trains, which are barrier-free and have improved on-board convenience and comfort under the concept of "People- and Environment-friendly Carriages." In March 2018, the company introduced the further evolved 2020 series on Den-en-toshi Line and the 6020 series on the Oimachi Line. In November 2019, the 3020 series was introduced on the Meguro Line.
The new trains (2020 series, 6020 series, 3020 series) use low-noise traction motors and drive units, reducing noise along the line and outside the train by approximately 10 dB compared to the old trains (8500 series). In addition, the high-efficiency drive of the traction motors is achieved by a control unit using next-generation semiconductor elements, and LED lights are used for all interior lighting and headlights and taillights, reducing electricity consumption by approximately 50% compared to the old trains. Other improvements to comfort include the adoption of "nanoe *" air purifiers and high-back seats.
*Nanoe is a trademark of Panasonic.
Oimachi Line operation
Meguro Line operation
Related page (Tokyu Railways' Environmental Initiatives)(Only available in Japanese)
At Motosumiyoshi Station on the Toyoko and Meguro lines, a solar power generation system has been installed on the roof of the platform and above the concourse to utilize natural solar energy. With a rated generating capacity of 140kW, the system will generate approximately 86,000kWh in FY2022, covering approximately 10% of the station's electricity consumption. Other initiatives include recycling rainwater and greening the space in front of the ticket gates.
In addition to Motosumiyoshi Station, a solar power generation system with a generating capacity of 10kW (rated output) has also been installed at Kaminoge Station on the Oimachi Line.
Motosumiyoshi Station (solar power generation)
Greening within stations
Bekamex Tokyu, which is expanding its business in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, is working on a sustainable urban and community development project that is friendly to people and the environment in Binh Duong New City, Vietnam, utilizing the urban and community development know-how of Tokyu the Tama Den-en-toshi area.
In the "SORA gardens" area at the entrance to the new city, the development concept of gardens was expressed through hanging gardens and wall greening, and a lush greenway was created for residents to relax. In the "MIDORI PARK" area, a detached housing area, seasonal flowers and water features are provided along with a high-quality living environment. In the "Hikari" commercial area, which focuses on food and beverage, we are not only introducing solar power generation, but also composting, aquaponics, and other recycling-based society initiatives.
Becamex Tokyu Bus, a wholly owned subsidiary of Becamex Tokyu Corporation, is working to promote a "modal shift" from motorcycles and cars to public transportation in Vietnam, where traffic congestion and air pollution are serious, by developing a bus network that can be easily used, utilizing its bus operation know-how cultivated in Japan. To reduce the environmental burden, the company is operating buses fueled by natural gas (CNG gas). Compared to conventional diesel vehicles, natural gas-fueled buses have a much lower environmental impact.
A route bus that runs on natural gas
Apartment Project
"SORA gardens"
Detached house area "MIDORI PARK"
Commercial facility "Hikari"
With the aim of realizing recycling-based society, we are working to make effective use of resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at every stage of our business.
Nagano Tokyu Department Store is working on the "hug・eco project" as part of its "Regional Platformer" initiative, which aims to expand its involvement with various local products, people, and businesses. As part of this initiative, the store held a clothing upcycling event in collaboration with Oka Gakuen Total Design Academy, a fashion school in Nagano City.
Customers were asked to submit "a piece of clothing that holds memories" that they were no longer using, and the collected items, along with banners provided by Nagano Tokyu Department Store, were upcycled by Oka Gakuen students into other clothing and miscellaneous goods. In addition, after making preparations such as introducing the products for sale on Instagram Live, an exhibition and sale of 100 completed items was held in the main square of Nagano Tokyu Department Store. Many people came to visit. The original plan to reduce waste was featured in local media, and received a great response.
Collaborative broadcast with Oka Gakuen Total Design Academy
Instagram Live
Exhibition and sales event
Related page (Nagano Tokyu Department Store 's Environmental Initiatives)
Shibuya Scramble Square a large-scale complex that opened in November 2019, is taking steps to conserve water resources leading to a reduction in water usage with the aim of making effective use of water resources and reducing the burden on sewerage facilities.
Wastewater from the store's kitchen and miscellaneous wastewater is decomposed by microorganisms and purified with activated carbon in a recycled water facility installed on the sixth basement floor of the building. The purified water is reused for flushing toilets, making effective use of water resources and reducing the burden on sewerage facilities.
In addition, the building is aiming to optimize energy use in the entire area around Shibuya Station, rather than just focusing on the building itself. For example, the building is installing solar panels on the roof and planting greenery on the south side of the building to reduce CO2 emissions, and the building is making it possible to share heat sources (cold and hot) with surrounding facilities.
Shibuya Scramble Square exterior
(Courtesy of Shibuya Scramble Square)
recycled water facility
(Courtesy of Shibuya Scramble Square)
Related page (Shibuya Scramble Square Environmental Initiatives)
Tokyu Store has been able to reduce water usage and CO2 emissions by introducing new water-saving equipment in the kitchen. The pulsating flow water-saving valve changes the amount of water that is released when bubbles are formed by mixing water and air, and the water is continuously hit on the dirt, resulting in a high cleaning power that can break down even stubborn dirt. The water pressure and water volume can be adjusted, so water can be saved without reducing cleaning power, and another advantage is that it can be used continuously without maintenance.
First, in 2017, a 49-day trial was conducted at one store to confirm the water-saving effect, after which the system was introduced to each kitchen in the seafood and delicatessen departments of 84 offices in May 2018. As a result, water usage was reduced by 97,065 m3 per year, and 33 t-CO2 emissions were reduced. This is equivalent to the annual CO2 reduction absorbed by approximately 2,300 artificial cedar trees.
Water saving valve
Our company, Miyako Kanko Kaihatsu Co., Ltd., and Token Sangyo Co., Ltd. are conducting a demonstration experiment at Maipari Miyakojima Island Tropical Fruit Park to achieve the group-wide target of reducing Water Resources usage by 10% as set out in "Environmental Vision 2030" This is an initiative in which miscellaneous wastewater and sewage discharged from the "Maipari" facility is treated in an existing wastewater purification tank, and then further treated with newly introduced complex fermentation technology, and the water (reclaimed water) is recycled and reused for flushing the toilets in the facility, and currently, the facility's clean water usage has been reduced by approximately 30%.
Complex fermentation not only purifies wastewater to a level that meets environmental standards without using any chemicals such as chlorine, but also suppresses the generation of odors and sludge that are problems during the water purification process. It is expected that using reclaimed water as liquid fertilizer for agriculture will lead to the improvement of the soil and marine environment of Miyako Island, which relies solely on underground dams and groundwater for water resources, and to the conservation of biodiversity.
Maipari Water Circulation Demonstration Experiment
20ft container with composite fermentation equipment
(The existing wastewater septic tank is in the foreground on the left)
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In underground stations, the power consumption of ventilation and air conditioning equipment accounts for approximately 80% of the total power consumption of the station. Therefore, efforts regarding ventilation and air conditioning have a significant impact on the energy consumption of the entire station. Therefore, Shibuya Station, a large station with five underground floors, has adopted a large-scale natural ventilation system in conjunction with the Shibuya Hikarie commercial facility directly connected to the station, achieving significant energy savings. In addition, a "radiant cooling system" has been adopted, in which cooling tubes are installed under the floor and in the ceiling of the platform to circulate cold water.
This natural ventilation system and radiant cooling method, which do not rely on machines, will reduce annual electricity consumption by approximately 2.94 million kWh in FY2023 compared to a building of the same size using conventional cooling systems, which is equivalent to a reduction in CO2 emissions of approximately 1,632 t.
Furthermore, Shibuya Hikarie also implements a "night purge" system that reduces energy consumption for air conditioning by taking in outside air at night, and also plants greenery on the rooftop and exterior.
Shibuya Station's natural ventilation system
Environmental Considerations at Shibuya Hikarie
Related page (Tokyu Railways' Environmental Initiatives)(Only available in Japanese)
Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu Rei Hotel, which opened in June 2018, is the world's first hydrogen hotel that uses hydrogen derived from used plastics to generate electricity and hot water. However, the hotel is not limited to this. They also use hydrogen to grow lettuce hydroponically in the lobby, and serve the harvested lettuce at the buffet. In addition, they have achieved a 100% recycling rate by providing food waste to a power generation facility as a raw material for biomass power generation. In addition, they have created a circular system in which the generated electricity is bought back by a power selling company and used by the hotel. By introducing the 100% renewable energy plan "Zero Emission Plan®" * for other electricity, they have realized a CO2-free hotel, with 30% of the total electricity coming from hydrogen energy and 70% from renewable energy. The amount of CO2 reduction is about 419 tons per year (equivalent to about 47,600 cedar trees), contributing to the realization of a decarbonized and recycling-based society.
*An environmentally conscious electricity supply plan that uses FIT electricity as its power source and non-fossil fuel certificates and J-Credits to achieve 100% renewable energy.
Exterior of "Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu Rei Hotel"
Installing a pure hydrogen fuel cell system
Leaf lettuce grown at the hotel
In April 2022, the Act on Promotion of Resource Circulation Related to Plastics (Plastic Resource Circulation Promotion Act) came into effect to strengthen businesses' efforts to reduce plastic. In response to this, Tokyu Store is considering reducing the amount of plastic cutlery (spoons, forks, straws, etc.) that is distributed free of charge in stores. All stores have switched to wooden and paper cutlery, achieving a reduction of 21.1 tons of plastic per year and making a significant contribution to environmental protection. The cutlery after the material change is produced from forests that are properly managed with the aim of sustainable forest utilization and conservation, which also contributes to forest protection.
As part of advance awareness-raising activities, we carried out measures such as posting posters on our website and in stores, and received a lot of positive feedback from customers.
In-store posters
Free new cutlery
The former 7000 series, which appeared in 1962 as Japan's first all-stainless steel railcars, was transferred to railway Konan railway (Aomori Prefecture), Hokuriku Railway (Ishikawa Prefecture), and Mizuma railway (Osaka Prefecture) after being retired from Tokyu Lines in 2000, and is still in use today. Compared to recycling through dismantling railcars, this has less of an environmental impact, and it allows the railcars to be updated at low cost to the railway to which they are transferred.
Additionally, the 7700 series, which was created in 1987 by modifying the old 7000 series, was retired from Tokyu Lines in November 2018 and transferred to the Yoro Railway (Gifu Prefecture and Mie Prefecture). After being modified for the Yoro Railway, including changing the exterior design and installing cross seats in some of the middle cars of the three-car train, it completed test runs and began commercial operation in April 2019. It is scheduled to continue running on the Yoro Railway for approximately 30 years from now.
The 7700 series that ran on the Tokyu Line
7700 series train running on the Yoro Railway
Related page (Tokyu Railways' Environmental Initiatives)(Only available in Japanese)
Futako Tamagawa Rise is a complex consisting of commercial facilities, offices, hotels, and residential blocks. For the future of our children and the planet, we are working to create a safe and secure Urban and community development where people are the main focus, while also taking the environment into consideration.
Energy-saving equipment and renewable energy are being adopted in the area's buildings, roads, and other infrastructure facilities, and efforts are being made to reduce energy and CO2 emissions. The area has good access to Den-en-toshi Line, Oimachi Line, and various buses, and is developing into a high-density, compact, multi-functional city that brings together commercial, office, public Biodiversity the number of insects and birds visiting has increased, and it is now possible to see spot-billed ducks laying eggs.
These efforts were recognized, and in 2015 the building became the first in the world to receive Gold certification *1 from the international environmental certification system "LEED ND (Neighborhood development category)." The certification drew a wide range of reactions, and the number of visits by people in the environmental and architectural fields from both within Japan and overseas increased dramatically. It also led to the building receiving the "25th Global Environment Award (Grand Prix)" *2, sponsored by Fujisankei Communications Group which aims for "the symbiosis of industrial development and the global environment."
Futako Tamagawa Rise has been recognized for its efforts to maintain and conserve the Tama River ecosystem, receiving the highest AAA rating from the Japan Japan Habitat Evaluation and Certification Program (JHEP), a domestic third-party program that evaluates projects that enhance Biodiversity.
*1 LEED®, offered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is an evaluation and certification program that contributes to the design, construction, and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. LEED® and its logo are registered trademarks of the USGBC and may be used with permission.
*2 Global Environment Award: An award system established with the aim of "coexistence between industrial development and the global environment," bringing together businesses, government, and citizens.
A sustainable city that eliminates waste of energy and resources
Winner of the 25th Global Environment Award
Futako Tamagawa Rise is blessed with a natural environment close to the Tama River and the Kokubunji Cliff Line.
Related page (Futako Tamagawa Rise Environmental Initiatives)
In order to realize a decarbonized and recycling-based society, we are forming partnerships and communities, and working together to solve problems on a "surface" level rather than a "point" level.
Tokyu Power Supply and Kawasaki Mirai Energy Co., Ltd., together with business partners Kawasaki City and NTT Anode Energy Corporation, and financial institution partners Kawasaki Shinkin Bank, Ceresa Kawasaki Agricultural Cooperative, Kiraboshi Bank, Ltd., and Yokohama Bank, Ltd., totaling six companies, established Kawasaki Mirai Energy Co., Ltd., and began operations in April 2024.
Kawasaki Mirai Energy will supply waste-derived electricity generated at the Kawasaki City Treatment Center to public and private facilities in the city, promoting regional self-reliant decarbonization and local production and consumption of renewable energy, and aims to become the core of a regional energy platform in which a variety of stakeholders, including citizens, businesses, and financial institutions, can participate.
Minami-Machida Grandberry Park, which opened in 2019 as a result of the integrated redevelopment of the station, commercial facilities, and urban park by our company, Tokyu Railways, in collaboration with Machida city, is a seamless town with a series of open spaces that take advantage of the fusion of bustle and greenery, based on the concept of the whole town becoming a "park"."
By adopting permeable pavement and bioswells throughout the area, a system has been put in place to return some of the rainwater to the ground, and rainwater management is being carried out using green infrastructure *1.
These efforts have been recognized, and the building has received Gold certification from the international environmental certification system "LEED ND (Neighborhood development category)." *2 This is the first time in Japan that a building has received Gold certification that includes a station within its certified area.
In addition, by planting flowers and fruit-bearing trees on the exterior of the commercial facility "Grandberry park," we aim to encourage birds and insects to live there, and to blend nature with lively activity.
*1 Utilizing the functions of the natural environment to develop social infrastructure and manage land.
*2 LEED®, offered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is an evaluation and certification program that contributes to the design, construction, and maintenance of high-performance green buildings. LEED® and its logo are registered trademarks of the USGBC and may be used with permission.
Park Plaza leading to the park
Bioswell (Ame no Michi)
Ikegami Station on the Ikegami Line has been loved by users for many years for its historic wooden station building, but to eliminate the railroad crossings within the station premises, ensure safety, and eliminate the division of the town caused by the tracks, station building improvement work was carried out and a station building with a commercial facility, "Etomo Ikegami," was developed. In order to inherit and develop the "memories" of the old station building and the temple town, this work created a warm space with a focus on using wood. In addition to using a lot timber from the Tama area, the entire facility secured a carbon storage capacity of 14t-CO₂, and the "Minna no Ekimoku Project" was implemented to reuse the old "ekimoku" wood from the old station building.
In this project, we distributed "Ekimoku Bench Kits" to local residents. By getting all the people involved to share the same philosophy and working with the local community to carry out the project, wooden benches reminiscent of the old station were dotted around the town, fostering a sense of unity in the community.
Ikegami Station. The route to the concourse surrounded by trees
A bench made with the "Ekimoku Bench Kit"
Related page (Tokyu Railways' Environmental Initiatives)(Only available in Japanese)
Tokyu power supply has an office in Yoga, Setagaya Ward, and as such is working to promote local production and consumption of renewable energy in cooperation with the local ward as well as with Tokyu Group facilities and companies that, like our company, operate in the ward.
Specifically, renewable energy electricity generated at the Setagaya Miura Solar Power Plant, owned by the ward, is supplied to Tokyu Bus stops *, which are part of the local transportation infrastructure, as well as Futako Tamagawa Rise (Futako Tamagawa), one of Tokyo's leading complexes, and Goto Museum of Art (Kaminoge), a hub for culture and the arts.
This will not only reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 245 tons per year, but it is also a public-private partnership that will enable everyone to experience the arrival of an environmentally friendly society and the use of renewable energy in their daily lives as they move towards a decarbonized society.
In addition, Tokyu power supply, Tokyu Bus, and Goto Museum of Art of Art are also participating in the "Setagaya Version RE100," an initiative established by Setagaya Ward with the aim of expanding the use of renewable energy through collaboration between residents, businesses, and the ward.
*50 locations within Setagaya Ward are included.
Model diagram of effective use of renewable energy
Futako Tamagawa Rise has installed a roof garden on the rooftop of the facility, which is home to a wide variety of creatures and plants that have created a biological network connecting the waterside of the Tama River, the Kokubunji Cliff Line, and the greenery of Todoroki Valley, and maintains and preserves the local ecosystem. The vast rooftop green facility, covering an area of approximately 6,000 m2, is not only a place of relaxation for local residents and facility users, but also serves as a place of learning through various events.
The vegetable gardening experience event, where participants sow and harvest vegetables, provides children with an opportunity to learn about the growing process of familiar vegetables, contributing to "food education." At the event where participants can collect and research creatures in the biotope "Killifish pond" and observe the endangered plant "Aster kantoensis," participants can observe, sketch, and craft, and experts will give lectures on the creatures and plants that live in the Tama River, providing an opportunity to learn more about the local environment.
Parent and child vegetable gardening experience
Piotope "killifish pond"
In September 2023, Tokyu Bus, Tokyo City University, and Euglena Co., Ltd. were selected as operators of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's "Biofuel Utilization Commercialization Promotion Support Project." This is a project in which the Tokyo Metropolitan Government supports efforts to commercialize vehicles, ships, aircraft, etc. that use environmentally friendly biofuels (biodiesel, SAF, etc.).
Through collaboration between industry and academia, the three parties will operate 150 Tokyu Bus route buses using biofuel, and will also investigate what "environmental charges" should be, in order to consider a system for promoting public transportation with a lower environmental impact.
We will work to let as many people as possible, including bus passengers, know about our sustainable efforts using biofuels.
Bus wrapping designed by students from Tokyo City University (Tokyu Bus vehicles)
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Web page "Green Transportation City ECO CITY".
Widely disseminate information about biofuels and Tokyu Bus 's decarbonization efforts
On February 11, 2023, Toin Gakuen School Corporation, our company, Tokyu Railways, and Yokohama City conducted a pilot experiment of Perovskite solar cell (hereinafter referred to as the "cells") in the free passage in front of the main ticket gate of Aobadai Station Den-en-toshi Line. This experiment is part of the "Nexus Concept" and is based on the agreement on mutual cooperation in "education" and "energy" concluded between Toin Gakuen, our company, and Tokyu Railways, as well as the "Agreement on the Construction of a Decarbonized Society and the Promotion of Sustainable and Attractive Living" concluded between Yokohama City and Toin Gakuen. The results of the experiment, which was conducted with the cooperation of Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation using a large-area (703 cm²) film-type Perovskite solar cell, will be used to consider future utilization methods, such as installation on assets owned by each party (existing buildings, stations, vehicles, viaducts, etc.).
On the same day, the "Zero Carbon Festival Starting from Garden City" was held at Splus Aobadai, a community exchange hub located a three-minute walk from Aobadai Station, providing an opportunity for local residents to experience the battery.
The four parties will continue to work together, taking into account the progress of practical application of the battery.
Film-type Perovskite solar cell
At the "Zero Carbon Festival Starting from Garden City"
Perovskite solar cell power propellers
Running an N gauge train
Related page (Preliminary demonstration experiment of Perovskite solar cell)