An exhibition of technology using the energy "hydrogen" expected for the realization of a carbon-free society was held in Paris, France, and the Eiffel Tower was colorfully displayed using a fuel cell that generates electricity by reacting hydrogen and oxygen. It was lit up.
The exhibition, which is held in a park near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, is sponsored by the French organization "Energy Observer", which works on the development of boats equipped with fuel cells, and bicycles, buses and passenger cars that use fuel cells. Etc. are introduced.
On the night of the 25th, the Eiffel Tower was lit up using a power generation facility that uses the same fuel cells as those installed in Toyota's fuel cell vehicle "MIRAI."
The power generation facility had a maximum output of about 100 kW, and only water vapor was emitted during power generation. The Eiffel Tower was illuminated with light such as blue or green, and the message "Paris of hydrogen" was displayed.
"The use of hydrogen technology is increasing dramatically," said Matt Harrison, CEO of Toyota Motor Europe. "There are many opportunities in the future as everyone in the industry is working to reduce greenhouse gases." I did.
Regarding hydrogen, the French government has announced a policy of investing 900 billion yen in Japanese yen by 2030, and there are widespread movements to accelerate technological development in each country.