Tokyo, 29 August 2022 (TDI): Japan highlighted its various efforts for green technology that can lead to the decarbonization revolution. Its magazine, KIZUNA emphasized these efforts that can lead to reducing greenhouse emissions in the air.
🆕New KIZUNA edition features Japan‘s pioneering green tech that could lead the #decarbonization revolution:
– An innovative type of CO2-absorbing concrete
– Burning garbage to reduce greenhouse gases
– Hydrogen energy generation using existing thermal power plants
👇Read more:— japan (@japan) August 29, 2022
Moreover, in one of its articles, the magazine also highlighted the work of Japan’s companies in achieving a sustainable world.
Hydrogen Power Generation for a Zero-Carbon World:
The magazine highlighted that hydrogen’s use to generate power can help decarbonization as it produces no residual CO2 emissions. Therefore it explained how hydrogen-fueled power generation could be led by Japan’s hydrogen gas turbine technology.
The magazine emphasized that for energy security, it is necessary to achieve carbon neutrality in the energy transformation sector, particularly in power generation. In this regard, Hydrogen is expected to play a vital role in the decarbonization of thermal power generation.
Consequently, the magazine explained the role of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd in promoting hydrogen-fueled gas turbines. Its subsidiary, Mitsubishi Power researches energy solutions to address the energy challenges of today and tomorrow.
Moreover, Mitsubishi Power’s hydrogen gas turbines have been adopted for an energy-storage project in Utah, the U.S. It will store and use hydrogen sourced from renewable energy. The project plans to convert to 100% hydrogen fuel combustion by 2045.
Additionally, the U.S. Department of Energy will provide a 500-million-dollar loan for the project. The operation with 30% hydrogen co-firing is slated to begin in 2025.
Furthermore, the magazine highlighted the future goals of the company. Mitsubishi Power plans to initiate the operation of the Takasago Hydrogen Park at its Takasago Machinery Works in Hyogo Prefecture in 2023.
It will consecutively test and verify the technologies involved in creating hydrogen energy: from production and storage to power generation. Upon inauguration, the park will be the first center in the world where complete operations can be tested.
Remarks by the manager of the Gas Turbine Engineering Department
Morikawa Tomoko, chief engineering manager of the Gas Turbine Engineering Department, Energy Transition & Power HQ also explained the role of GTCC in reducing carbon emissions.
It is noteworthy that Gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation creates power by firing fuels to drive the shaft that rotates the generator.
The Chief Engineering manager highlighted that GTCC power generation has already significantly reduced CO2 emissions compared to conventional thermal power. Moreover, she said that it is highly efficient in generating a larger output from less fuel.
However, Manager Morikawa explained that the department will strive to reduce CO2 emissions even further. She said that by mixing hydrogen with natural gas, the department aims at eliminating all CO2 emissions via a 100% transition to hydrogen.
The Chief Engineering Manager also praised the department for its work. She said that the world has never striven toward the use of hydrogen on such a large scale.
The Manager expressed her hope in changing the world with hydrogen energy. She said that as hydrogen use is becoming more practical, the goal of achieving decarbonized world is getting closer.
