1. Why a hydrogen society—the widespread adoption of hydrogen as an energy source—is necessary
Climate change is a pressing issue common to all mankind.
At the G20 Riyadh Summit in November 2020, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga expressed his determination to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
To achieve carbon neutrality, the energy supply system needs to be rebuilt to facilitate the replacement of fossil fuels by sustainable energy sources. Hydrogen is an essential element for this energy transition:
2. Kansai’s “hydrogen potential”
The Union of Kansai Governments (UKG), established in 2010, is Japan's first extended inter-prefectural association. It has a council and administrative board to deal with region-wide administrative needs and accepts, under certain laws and regulations, functions and authority normally under the jurisdiction of the national government.
The UKG consists of the Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Tottori, and Tokushima ...
