JERA begins supplying hydrogen-generated power to Toho Studios

This is Japan’s first commercial use of electricity generated with hydrogen-fired zero-emissions thermal (as of 03/12/2024, according to research by JERA).

Toho, which operates in the entertainment sector centred on cinema, and JERA, which drives pioneering efforts to eliminate CO₂ emissions from the energy sector, have been pursuing initiatives to achieve 24/7 carbon-free energy starting in fiscal 2024 as part of their efforts to eliminate CO₂ emissions from power consumption at Toho Studios.

JERA has been moving forward with construction of an on-site hydrogen power generation facility at Sodegaura Thermal Power Station (Sodegaura City, Chiba). With the recent conclusion of construction and test operation, JERA Cross has begun supplying off-site electricity to Toho Studios, where commercial use of electricity generated with hydrogen-fired zero-emissions thermal began. In addition to hydrogen power generation, Toho Studios has also introduced electricity sourced from JERA solar power generation facilities and, going forward, aims to supply all its electricity needs with 24/7 carbon-free energy.

Toho and JERA will draw up a roadmap for eliminating CO₂ emissions from power consumption at Toho Studios and, by reducing CO₂ emissions through the phased adoption of carbon-free energy leading ultimately to 24/7 carbon-free energy, open new possibilities for a sustainable global environment.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/03122024/jera-begins-supplying-hydrogen-generated-power-to-toho-studios/