In order to expand the use of hydrogen, which is expected to be a next-generation energy source, more than 20 countries and regions, including Japan, plan to expand annual production of hydrogen from renewable energy sources to 90 million tons by 2030. decided to set new goals.
This goal will be confirmed at an international conference on expanding the use of hydrogen, held in Tokyo on the 26th, attended by representatives from more than 20 countries and regions, including Japan, Europe, and Asia.
Hydrogen is attracting attention as a next-generation energy because it does not emit carbon dioxide, and it can be produced by decomposing water using electricity from renewable energy.
The new goal states that the use of hydrogen will be essential in order to address climate change issues, etc., and plans to expand global production to 90 million tons annually by 2030.
The current domestic supply of hydrogen is about 2 million tons, and the new target is equivalent to 45 times that amount, and can supply the energy of about 270 1 million kilowatt power plants.
However, in order to achieve the goal, it is necessary to establish a technology to produce hydrogen in large quantities and to build a supply chain (supply network) such as transportation and storage. We will also discuss strategies.