Japan
Demonstration and Deployment
Hydrogen Demonstration Program Overviews
Japan Hydrogen & Fuel Cell (JHFC) Demonstration Project
The JHFC Project is demonstrating fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and hydrogen refueling facilities for FCVs through the Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI) and the Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA).
Large Scale Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration Project
The Large Scale Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration Project is conducted through New Energy Foundation (NEF). The project provides the opportunity to monitor large numbers of 1-kW residential fuel cells.
By accumulating operational data such as efficiencies and problems encountered under actual usage conditions, this project is expected to clarify the challenges of fuel cell commercialization. This is an important step toward a hydrogen economy.
Hydrogen Filling Stations (Nationwide)
Total of 12 hydrogen filling stations
| Station | Capacity | Dispensing Pressure | Production Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasumigaseki, Tokyo | Storage: 35 kg |
35 MPa |
Off-site |
| Daikoku, Yokohama | Storage: 179 kg |
25 MPa, 35 MPa |
Steam reforming (2.7 kg/hour) |
| Asahi, Yokohama | Storage: 10 kg |
25 MPa, 35 MPa |
Steam reforming (4.5 kg/hour) |
| Senju, Tokyo | Storage: 22 kg |
25 Mpa, 35 MPa |
Steam reforming (4.5 kg/hour) |
| Ariake, Tokyo | Storage: 10,000L |
25MPa, 35MPa |
Off-site |
| Kawasaki, Kanagawa | Storage: 65 kg |
15MPa, 35MPa |
Methanol reforming (4.5 kg/hour) |
| Sagamihara, Kanagawa | Storage: 97 kg |
25MPa, 35MPa |
Alkaline electrolysis (2.7 kg/hour) |
| Funebashi, Chiba | Storage: 23 kg |
25MPa, 35MPa |
Steam reforming |
| Centrair-airport, Aichi | Storage: 11 kg |
35MPa |
Steam reforming (9 kg/hour) |
| Osaka, Osaka | Storage: 68 kg |
35MPa |
Steam reforming (2.7 kg/hour) |
| Kansai-Airport, Osaka | Storage: 24 kg |
35MPa |
Off-site |
| Ichihara, Chiba | Storage: 3000L |
25MPa, 35MPa |
Steam reforming (4.5 kg/hour) |
Hydrogen Vehicles Involved in Demonstration Programs
- 45 fuel cell vehicles
- 8 ICE vehicles
- 5 fuel cell buses
Stationary Fuel Cells
- Total of 2,232 stationary fuel cells (700-1,000 W) depending on the system manufacturer
Demonstrations Involving Other Types of Fuel Cell Applications
- FC-powered wheelchair
- FC-powered turret
- Portable power
Links
JHFC Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Demonstration Project
Large Scale Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration Project |
http://happyfc.nef.or.jp/
Last updated January 13, 2009