The new center will focus on development and demonstration of solutions integrating hydrogen-related energy technologies.
The HRDC will feature a solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) and uses it along with solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems, fuel cells and other devices in order to undertake demonstration experiments.
Additionally, the center will serve as an exhibition space for hydrogen-related technologies to understand customer needs.
The company aims to integrate its technologies, such as photovoltaics (PV), wind and other renewable generation systems as well as water electrolysis systems and fuel cells, in end-to-end solutions, extending from production to utilization of hydrogen.
The new center will be used to develop a practical energy supply system that uses renewable energy to power hydrogen-generating water electrolysis systems, following which fuel cells will be used to convert that hydrogen to electricity.
By 2020, Toshiba anticipates the sales of hydrogen-related business to increase to JPY100bn ($840m) as well as intends to establish a hydrogen supply chain by 2025.
Image: The new center will help Toshiba experiment with the use of hydrogen for electricity generation. Photo: courtesy ofToshiba Corporation.
