Advances in Fuel Cell Technology - The Energy Revolution of the Future - January 1997
In January 1997, Osaka Gas and Tokyo Gas announced that their jointly developed fuel cell had achieved a record 10,000 hours of continuous operation. This fuel cell features a compact design that can be used for household purposes, and is attracting attention as a technological innovation that contributes to improved energy efficiency and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, the fuel cell can achieve even higher overall efficiency when used in combination with a water heating system that utilizes waste heat.
The advancement of this technology has led to a vision of a future in which energy self-sufficiency in urban areas will become possible, and expectations for its practical application are high. Government research grants have also encouraged the domestic and international energy industry to focus on this new technology. Fuel cell technology is positioned as a key technology for breaking away from dependence on fossil fuels and realizing a sustainable society.
Sources
- Osaka Gas and Tokyo Gas press releases (January 1997)
- Report by the Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies
- Technical Journal on Fuel Cells (1997)
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