Japan hydrogen production and energy storage
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6 FAQs about [Japan hydrogen production and energy storage]
Does Japan really need a hydrogen safety strategy?
3 The IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2016 projects the percentage that Japan accounts for in global energy demand to decline to 2.3% by 2040 as compared with 5.1% in 2000. The other is the Hydrogen Safety Strategy, which aims to ensure that hydrogen is safely used.
What is hydrogen policy in Japan?
The introduction of hydrogen in Japan is premised on the S (Safety) + 3 E (Energy Security, Economic Efficiency, and Environment) principles. Given that hydrogen is a field in which Japan has technological advantages, the strategy sets out a specific direction for hydrogen policy from the perspective of industrial policy.
Is hydrogen a good investment for Japan?
As mentioned by Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu at a cabinet meeting on June 6, the Japanese government considers hydrogen to be “an industrial sector that can make a triple achievement of decarbonization, stable energy supply and economic growth in one shot.”
How much will Japan spend on a hydrogen supply chain?
JPY370 billion has been specifically earmarked for hydrogen projects (JPY300 billion for hydrogen supply chain projects and JPY70 billion for development of water electrolysis plants). Since Japan will be a net importer of hydrogen, establishing a full-scale international hydrogen supply chain is one of the key targets.
Why is hydrogen a good energy source for Japan?
For Japan, which lacks ready-to-use energy resources, the energy source is likely to contribute to energy security for several reasons. First, hydrogen may be produced from renewable energy sources and can, therefore, be produced and stored within Japan. The substance may be procured in other parts of Asia and Indo-Pacific countries.
What will Japan do with hydrogen?
Aiming for a delivered cost of hydrogen of JPY30/Nm3 by 2030. 30% hydrogen co-firing in gas power plants by 2030. Hydrogen/ammonia to comprise 1% of Japan's overall power mix by 2030. Substantial ongoing public-private co-investment in R&D and pilot projects, particularly in relation to hydrogen transportation technologies.