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 Fukuoka Aspires to Realize an Earth-friendly Hydrogen Energy Society! |
As issues of global warming and exhaustion of fossil fuels grow increasingly serious, hydrogen energy has attracted growing attention as the next-generation form of clean energy.
In November 2003, a meeting of the International Partnership
for the Hydrogen Economy (IPHE) consisting of fifteen major
countries in Asia and Europe was held and the decision made
to advance the establishment of a hydrogen economy through international
cooperation.
To this end, Fukuoka Prefecture launched an industry-academia-government project to realize an environmentally-friendly hydrogen energy society ahead of other regions nationwide. In addition to consistent research, development, and demonstration activities encompassing the generation, storage, transport and use of hydrogen, Fukuoka will be committed to the full cultivation of human resources, an unprecedented attempt in Japan, aiming to establish a leading research and development center for hydrogen energy.
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Kyushu University's new campus |
Fukuoka, home to leading world-class intellectual resources for research and development of hydrogen application technology including Kyushu University, is the only entity to be chosen for the 21st Century COE Program* conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
*For a university chosen for the 21st Century COE Program, intensive support will be provided to establish the world’s most advanced research and education center in an effort to improve the level of research and nurture creative human resources set to lead the world. |
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As a Fukuoka-based national project, Research Center for Hydrogen Industrial Use and Storage (HYDROGENIUS), a world-class hydrogen research and development center, was established on a Kyushu University? campus. Over 10 billion yen is to be spent on this project up to 2012. |
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Fukuoka will construct mini hydrogen society models at institutions including Kyushu University, which has a Hydrogen Application Research Center and other facilities on campus. This hydrogen-oriented campus will demonstrate to the world that a hydrogen society is feasible. |
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Nippon Steel |
Firms that generate hydrogen by-products, including Nippon Steel, Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsui Mining, are concentrated in Fukuoka. |
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Fukuoka
Strategy Conference for Hydrogen Energy
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Fukuoka Strategy Conference for Hydrogen Energy is comprised of about 390 companies and institutions including Nippon Steel and Toyota Motor that lead Japan’s hydrogen energy field. |
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The Conference is engaged in consistent research and development along with demonstration activities from generation, storage and transportation to the use of hydrogen in meeting the needs of corporations. |
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Research on durability of mechanical
components under high-pressure hydrogen |
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Research on fire propagation characteristics and prevention of combustion when hydrogen leaks in enclosed spaces such as underground parking lots |
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Development of new high-pressure hydrogen storage methods such as high-pressure hydrogen accumulator and metal alloys for hydrogen storage |
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Development of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) and Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC) materials |
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Developing personnel who can be readily useful for companies engaged in research and development of hydrogen energy and fuel cells, at the Fukuoka Personnel Training Center for Hydrogen Energy, the only personnel training institution in Japan. |
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Delivering information on the latest trends
in hydrogen development and holding exhibitions and seminars
for the purpose of spreading information on hydrogen as
well as creating new research and development projects
and businesses. |
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Proactively inviting companies working with
hydrogen, research institutions, and other organizations
to accelerate the accumulation of hydrogen energy-related
industries. |
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