Shimizu Construction Develops Hydrogen Safe Storage Technology for Urban Power Plants in Japan
Key Ideas
  • Shimizu Construction Co., Ltd. in Japan has collaborated with the Industrial Technology Research Institute to develop a technology for safe hydrogen storage in general buildings.
  • This technology aims to install small hydrogen fuel cell power plants in downtown buildings, potentially enabling the creation of 'urban power plants' throughout the city.
  • Hydrogen, transported by trucks, is absorbed and preserved in special alloys made of iron or titanium, ensuring safe storage in buildings and enabling power generation through fuel cells.
  • The new hydrogen power generation facilities have the potential to satisfy about 20% of a building's energy demand, offering a low carbon dioxide emission alternative to traditional electricity sources like solar power.
Shimizu Construction Co., Ltd. in Japan has made significant strides in developing hydrogen safe storage technology in collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute. This new technology allows for the installation of small hydrogen fuel cell power plants within downtown buildings, paving the way for the concept of 'urban power plants' across the city. By using special alloys made of iron or titanium, hydrogen can be safely absorbed and stored in these buildings, enabling efficient power generation through fuel cells with low carbon dioxide emissions. The technology has the potential to provide about 20% of a building's energy demand, supplementing existing eco-friendly energy sources like solar power. The initiative, with test operations already underway in some buildings, aims to revolutionize urban power generation and contribute to a more sustainable energy future in Japan.
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