Collaborative Industry-Academia-Government research and development Project for Solving Common Challenges Toward Dramatically Expanded Use of Fuel Cells and Related Equipment

In this project, based on scenarios outlined in “the 6th Basic Energy Plan”, “the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Strategy Roadmap” and other policies, NEDO will develop foundational technologies in collaborative areas based on user needs to achieve high-efficiency, high-durability, low-cost fuel cell systems (including hydrogen storage tanks), and water electrolysis systems that contribute to autonomous expansion after 2030. Additionally, NEDO will develop technologies and production processes or inspection techniques that enable deployment in applications other than conventional ones and support mass production. The specific research and development items are as follows.

R&D Item [1] Development of Fundamental Technologies for Solving Common Fuel Cell Challenges

NEDO aims to implement Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC) and Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) in fuel cell vehicles (FCV) and for industrial and business applications after 2030. Therefore, NEDO will develop elemental technologies related to Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell (PEFC) and Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC).

R&D Item [2] Technology Development for Advancement of Hydrogen Utilization

NEDO will develop technologies that contribute to the advancement of various hydrogen-related technologies, such as hydrogen storage-related technologies and water electrolysis technologies, to further reduce costs, enhance performance, and increase the durability of fuel cell systems after2030. Additionally, NEDO will develop innovative elemental technologies that contribute to achieving fuel cells surpassing performance and cost targets.

R&D Item [3] Technology Development for Diversifying Fuel Cell Use

To achieve the versatile deployment of fuel cell units and similar technologies by 2030, NEDO will conduct demonstration projects that include energy management elements. Additionally, NEDO will develop innovative production technologies to achieve cost reductions in fuel cell systems and water electrolysis systems.