Toyo Glass, a Japanese glass bottle manufacturer, has been chosen by NEDO for its 2024 Regional Hydrogen Utilization Technology Development project. This initiative focuses on developing a glass-melting furnace equipped with an on-site hydrogen production facility. Toyo's involvement in this project comes after its selection in 2023 for research on oxygen-hydrogen combustion for glass production. The primary goal is to address the challenge of decarbonizing glass production, traditionally reliant on fossil fuels. Toyo's solution involves transitioning to hydrogen fuel, a cleaner alternative. The key hurdle in adopting hydrogen is establishing a reliable supply system, which Toyo plans to address through on-site hydrogen production using water electrolysis. By generating hydrogen on demand, the need for large storage tanks and safety concerns associated with high-pressure liquefied hydrogen are eliminated. The project will start with a small-scale model of the facility, aiming to integrate the technology into full-scale glass-melting furnaces. The benefits of on-site hydrogen production include independence from external suppliers, reduced safety risks, and the utilization of readily available water and electricity sources. This project showcases Toyo Glass' commitment to minimizing its environmental impact while producing high-quality glass bottles, marking a significant move towards a more sustainable future in glass manufacturing.