Governmental Projects for the Creation of a Hydrogen Society
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Climate Change Projects Office,Climate Change Policy Division,Global Environment Bureau,Ministry of the Environment
In order to achieve decarbonization with hydrogen fuel, it will be necessary to implement consistent measures from production to storage and transportation to use.
The MOE promotes decarbonization by engaging in projects that demonstrate how hydrogen supply chains can be created utilizing local resources.
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Introduction of Fuel Cell Forklifts in the Keihin Coastal Area and Demonstration of Clean Hydrogen Utilization Model ConstructionPrimary Partner:Toyota Motor Corp.
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02Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain from Livestock Manure Demonstration Project
Primary Partner:Air Water Inc.
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Primary Partner:Showa Denko K.K
Low-Carbon Hydrogen Demonstration Project of Waste Plastics Regional Circular Model
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Primary Partner:Toshiba Energy Systems &
Expanding the Use of Hydrogen from a Small Hydropower Plant and Establishing a Hydrogen Utilization Model Suitable to the Local Characteristics of Hokkaido
Solutions Corp.
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Primary Partner:NTT Data Institute of ManagementConsulting, Inc.
Project to Demonstrate the Production of Hydrogen via Electrolysis Using Wind Power as well as the Supply and Use of Hydrogen Mixed with Natural Gas
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Primary Partner:Taisei Corp.
Project to Demonstrate a Low-Pressure Hydrogen Delivery System to Promote Hydrogen Use in Buildings and City Infrastructure
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Primary Partner:Kitakyushu Power Co., Ltd
Project to Demonstrate Green Hydrogen Production and Supply Using Local Renewable Energy in Kita Kyushu City
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Primary Partner:Obayashi Corp.
Project to Construct and Demonstrate a Low-Cost Renewable Hydrogen Supply Chain Using an Operation Optimizing System
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Primary Partner:Daigas Group
Hydrogen Supply Chain Demonstration Project of Methanation Utilizing Renewable Hydrogen and Food Waste Biogas in Urban Areas
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Primary Partner:Muroran Gas Co., Ltd.
Project to Construct and Demonstrate a Low-Pressure Hydrogen Delivery Model for Small-Scale Consumers Using an Existing Gas Delivery Network
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Produce hydrogen from wind power plant, and deliver it by simplified hydrogen fueling vehicles to use it for FC forklifts at local warehouses, factories or markets.
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Produce hydrogen from livestock manure and transport it in curdles to use it for stationary fuel cells in the region.
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Tokuyama Corp.(Shunan City and Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, FY2015-FY2021) [PDF 165KB] PDF
Collect unused high purity byproduct hydrogen from caustic soda plants, compress and liquefy it to transport to utilize for stationary fuel cells or FCVs in the region.
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Collect and purify hydrogen produced from waste plastics, transfer it through pipelines and utilize it at business facilities or in stationary fuel cells.
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Produce hydrogen from a small hydropower plant, transport it via compressed hydrogen tube-trailers or curdles and utilize it for stationary fuel cells and FCVs in the dairy facilities and heated swimming pool in the region.
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Store hydrogen that is produced from solar power in metal hydride, and transport it using the existing logistics to utilize at stationary fuel cells at households and a childcare center.
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NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting, Inc. (Noshiro City, Akita, FY2018-FY2021) [PDF 121KB] PDF
Produce hydrogen from wind power and mix it with a high calorific simulated gas similar to municipal natural gas, and transport it via pipelines to utilize it for commercial gas devices.
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Produce hydrogen from wind power, store and transport it using on-vehicle and stationary metal hydride tanks and hydrogen delivery vehicles to utilize it for pure hydrogen fuel cells at a hot spring facility.
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Hydrogen is produced from wind power and solar power in this project. The hydrogen is transported in curdles and then utilized for FC forklifts and FCVs in neighboring regions.
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Hydrogen is produced at Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field in this project. The hydrogen is transported by curdles and compressed hydrogen tube trailers, and then utilized for fuel cells and FCVs in the neighborhood.
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Produce methane by Methanation using hydrogen from renewable energy sources and biogas produced by fermentation of food waste, transport through pipeline and utilize in city gas consuming appliances.
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Utilizing an existing LP gas delivery network, hydrogen produced from wind power is delivered at low pressure in cylindrical tanks which contain a hydrogen absorbing alloy.
The hydrogen is used in residential fuel cells, hydrogen boilers in small restaurants and lodging facilities, and hydrogen gas cutters in metal processing plants.
Regional low carbon hydrogen supply chain projects
To reduce the cost of hydrogen supply by utilizing renewable energy Model construction / Demonstration project
Hydrogen Technologies to Achieve Decarbonization
The MOE supports the development of hydrogen utilization technologies that will reduce CO2 emissions reduction and lead to the realization of a decarbonized society.
Cassettes Containing Hydrogen-Absorbing Alloy R&D
Primary partner: NASU DENKI-TEKKO CO., LTD.
Strategic partner: Ashikaga University
Implemented from fiscal 2017 to 2019
Development of a cassettes containing hydrogen-absorbing alloy, realize low-pressure, high density hydrogen storage at reduced costs with improved absorption and emission efficiency.
The MOE supports the development and implementation of applications in the transport and other sectors.
Fuel Cell Power Supply Vehicles and Fuel Cell-Based Mobile Power Generators R&D
Primary partner: Denyo Co., Ltd.
Strategic partner: Toyota Motor Corp.
Implemented from fiscal 2019
The MOE supports the development of fuel cell power supply vehicles and fuel cell-based mobile power generators that can utilize hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources.
This vehicle contributes to decarbonization since its fuel cells supply power to operate the motor and electronic systems. Equipped with a hydrogen tank that has a maximum capability of around 100 km for one-way travel (200 km round trip), the vehicle is also capable of supplying electricity continuously for approximately 72 hours. Thus, it can provide electricity in the event of a natural disaster, thereby providing relief as a emergency energy source.
Stationary FC R&D
Primary partner:Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
Implemented from fiscal 2018
A control system for connecting multiple 100kW units for the downsizing of stationary fuel cells and making durability and power output improvements.
FC Forklift End User R&D
Primary partner: Toyota Industries Corp.
Implemented from fiscal 2014 to 2016
R&D support for a FC forklift and the potential of reduced costs and improvement of energy efficiency and durability leading to commercialization in 2016. These forklifts are not just environmentally friendly, they also boast a convenient, quick refueling time of approx. three minutes.
FC Bus End User R&D
Primary partner:Hino Motors, Ltd.
Strategic partner:Toyota Motor Corporation
Implemented from fiscal 2013 to 2015
R&D support of a FC bus to improve power performance, reliability and durability leading to commercialization in 2017.
Supports the implementation of FC buses, which boast both environmental friendliness and comfort.
FC Truck R&D
Primary partner:Tokyo R&D Co., Ltd.
Implemented from fiscal 2016 t o 2019
Aiming for mass production, the basic performance and practicality of FC trucks were tested through demonstrations on public roads.
FC Garbage Truck R&D
Primary partner:Flat Field Co., Ltd.
Strategic partners:Waseda University Academic Solutions Corp., Techmation Co., Ltd.
Implemented from fiscal 2015 t o 2017
Developed an FC garbage truck, tested its basic performances, and identified optimal uses in actual garbage collection.
FC Vessel R&D
Primary partner:Toda Corporation
Strategic partners:Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Implemented from fiscal 2014 to 2015
A water-proof, salt-resistant FC unit developed for boats demonstrated at sea.
MOBILE AND INFRASTRUCTURAL EXAMPLES FOR THE CREATION OF A HYDROGEN SOCIETY
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Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV)
State of FCV Introduction in Japan[PDF 179KB]PDF
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Commercial Hydrogen Refueling Stations
State of Commercial Scale Hydrogen Stations Operating in Japan[PDF 45.7KB]PDF
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Fuel Cell Forklifts (FCFL)
State of Subsidy Projects Using Fuel Cells in Industrial Vehicles in Japan[PDF 49KB]PDF
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Hydrogen Power Plants
Demonstration Projects of Hydrogen Power Generation in Japan[PDF 141KB]PDF
Contact Information
Climate Change Projects Office,Climate Change Policy Division,Global Environment Bureau,Ministry of the Environment