Japan hydrogen energy storage

(1) Construction of large-scale hydrogen supply chains (budgetary limit: 300 billion yen) with the focus on developing and demonstrating technologies related to hydrogen production, transportation, storage, and power generation towards increased hydrogen supply capacity and reduced costs; (2) Hydrogen production through water electrolysis technologies, which utilize electricity produced from renewable energy (budgetary limit: 70 billion yen), with the focus on developing and demonstrating cost reducing technologies in a hydrogen-producing water electrolysis system; (3) Use of hydrogen in the ironmaking processes (upper limit: 193.5 billion yen) with the focus on developing and demonstrating technologies using hydrogen instead of coal to produce iron (ironmaking technology based on hydrogen reduction); (4) Construction of fuel ammonia supply chains (upper limit: 59.8 billion yen) with the focus on developing and demonstrating technologies for ammonia production and storage and power generation in the context of a large-scale ammonia supply chain construction and cost reduction; (5) Development of next-generation aircraft (upper limit: 21.1 billion yen) with the focus on developing elemental technologies including engines, fuel tanks, and fuel supply systems, which are required for hydrogen aircraft; (6) Development of next-generation vessels (up to 35 billion yen) with the focus on developing elemental technologies, including engines, fuel tanks, and fuel supply systems, which are required for hydrogen- and ammonia-fueled vessels; (7) Development of plastic raw material manufacturing technology using CO2 (up to 33.5 billion yen out of the upper limit of 126.2 billion yen) with the focus on developing technologies for manufacturing plastic raw materials from CO2 and waste plastic and rubber; and (8) Development of fuel production technologies using CO2 and waste (up to 115.3 billion yen) with the focus on developing technologies recycling carbon dioxide into fuel as one of the options for transition into a decarbonized society.

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6 FAQs about [Japan hydrogen energy storage]

How many tons of hydrogen can Japan supply a year?

To supply inexpensive hydrogen in large quantities stably and over the long term, Japan has set a target of supplying up to 3 million tons of hydrogen per year by 2030 and approximately 20 million tons per year by 2050. 4 These strong government incentives and increasing international investment will accelerate the hydrogen market growth.

What is Japan's Hydrogen strategy?

Japan’s first strategy, released in December 2017, was the world’s first national hydrogen strategy; however, the energy landscape has changed drastically. Japan’s revised strategy intends to generate public and private sector investment in hydrogen over the next decade and increase the use of hydrogen sixfold by 2040.

Does Japan need a hydrogen supply chain?

It plans to establish a full-scale international hydrogen supply chain to cut the cost of hydrogen by 2030 and to encourage the use of ammonia in thermal power generation as a low-carbon transition fuel. In this briefing, we look at Japan's hydrogen strategy and the policy and regulatory initiatives underpinning the development of the sector.

How can hydrogen be used in Japan?

Principles for the widespread use of hydrogen in Japan Hydrogen may be produced from various energy sources and is burned without emitting CO2. It is the key energy source for carbon neutrality. In addition, hydrogen can be used not only as a fuel but also as a raw material. It shows great potential across many different industrial areas.

Can Japan make hydrogen energy economically viable?

Japanese companies are pioneering the application of hydrogen technology across various sectors, including steelmaking. Despite the optimistic outlook and advancements, Japan, like the rest of the world, faces challenges in making hydrogen energy economically viable.

Why is Japan a leader in hydrogen technology?

Japan, where energy resources are limited, has led globally by formulating the Basic Hydrogen Strategy in 2017 and advancing the development of hydrogen-related technologies.