International Demonstration Project on Japan's Technologies for Decarbonization and Energy Transition
Project overview
This project targets technologies where Japan has strong capabilities that contribute to the S+3E policy (Safety + Energy security, Economic efficiency, and Environmental sustainability). Technological advancement is driven by conducting demonstrations to prove effectiveness in diverse environments overseas, facilitating adoption both within Japan and internationally. Through these efforts, NEDO helps promote Japan's energy-related industries, contributes to domestic and international energy transitions and decarbonization, and boosts Japan’s energy security.
NEDO's International Demonstration
- This project is composed of the following four phases:
- [1] Feasibility Study (FS)
- [2] Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
- [3] Demonstration
- [4] Follow-up
Entities to perform the feasibility study and FEED stages are chosen through public solicitation. Phases two through four are carried out under a single theme. A committee of external experts selects an entity to carry out FEED and decides whether to move on to demonstration or not. The need for follow-up is determined on a case-by-case basis.
The table below presents the nine technology fields eligible for application under NEDO’s International Demonstration Projects. These fields define the scope of technologies targeted by NEDO’s open calls and represent priority areas for demonstration activities aimed at promoting the global deployment of Japanese technologies.
| Area | Explanation in detail |
|---|---|
| 1) Hydrogen and Ammonia Technologies | Hydrogen-related technologies (hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, transportation, supply, and hydrogen utilization), fuel cell technologies, ammonia technologies (production and utilization, excluding those applicable to the “Circular Economy” field). |
| 2) Renewable Energy Technologies | Renewable energy technologies (solar PV power generation, wind and marine energy, geothermal power generation, biomass fuel conversion and utilization, use of renewable heat), grid interconnection technologies, and system technologies for effective utilization of renewable energy. |
| 3) Circular Economy, Technologies | Next-generation thermal power technologies (including ammonia fuel utilization), CCU technologies, CCS technologies, CO2 capture technologies, 3R technologies (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), and water industry technologies. |
| 4) Semiconductor and Information Infrastructure Technologies | Semiconductor technologies and information infrastructure technologies |
| 5) Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technologies | Artificial intelligence technologies, robotics technologies, and quantum computing technologies. |
| 6) Biotechnology and Materials Technologies | Bio-based materials, biomanufacturing, structural materials (excluding those for automotive and aircraft applications), functional materials, resource-saving or -substituting technologies for critical materials, and metal additive manufacturing. |
| 7) Automotive and Storage Battery Technologies | Automotive-related technologies and storage battery-related technologies. |
| 8) Aerospace Technologies | Aircraft technologies and space-related technologies. |
| 9) Energy Conservation Technologies | Energy conservation technologies (those not applicable to any of the above fields. In principle, technologies expected to significantly reduce energy consumption, excluding substitution to non-fossil energy sources). |
List of Ongoing Demonstration Themes under NEDO’s International Demonstration Projects
| No. | Project title | Partner country | Partner country’s counterpart | Partner country’s operator | Project operator | Project period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstration project to develop hydrogen-fired gas turbine project in Europe. | Germany | NOW (National Organization for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology) | RWE Generation | Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. | 2023-2026 |
| 2 | Demonstration Project for ZEB technology to achieve carbon neutrality in the building sector in Malaysia | Malaysia | SEDA (Sustainable Energy Development Authority) | SEDA (Sustainable Energy Development Authority) | ・Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd. ・AGC Inc. ・Mitsubishi Electric Corporation ・Azbil Corporation |
2025-2027 |
| 3 | Demonstration project on Improving Energy Efficiency and Promoting Safe Driving through Behavioral Analysis of Electric Motorcycle Driver | Thailand | DIPROM (Department of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry) | Jowit Global | e-Grid Inc. | 2025-2026 |
| 4 | Demonstration Study on the Replacement and Utilization of Railway Power Sources for Battery-Electric Flatcars | Thailand | MOT (Ministry of Transport) | RTRDA (Rail Technology Research and Development Agency） | TOYO Machine，Inc. | 2025-2028 |
Basic information
| Technical field | Support for international expansion |
|---|---|
| Project code | P93050 |
| Department in charge | Project Management Department (TEL: +81-44-520-5185) |
Last Updated : May 21, 2026