We visited Asahi Park in Chita City, Aichi Prefecture, to learn about an initiative that uses hydrogen energy to support the daily lives of local residents and strengthen disaster preparedness.
In Aichi Prefecture, the “Low-Carbon Hydrogen Model Town Demonstration Project” is being promoted in collaboration with 17 companies and organizations. As part of this project, a stationary hydrogen fuel cell manufactured by Brother Industries, Ltd. (a 7 kW demonstration unit) has been installed beside the gymnasium at Asahi Park. This fuel cell incorporates Toyota Industries Corporation’s 8 kW FC Module.
The Asahi Park Gymnasium is a facility regularly used by local residents and also serves as a disaster relief supply distribution center during emergencies. Under normal conditions, the newly introduced fuel cell power generation system supplies electricity for lighting and other facility needs. In the event of a disaster, it serves as a backup power source to maintain essential functions. The system can operate flexibly according to power demand and operating requirements. One of its key features is the ability to provide both convenience in everyday use and reliable preparedness for emergencies.
Meiji Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd. was responsible for introducing the hydrogen supply system for this facility. The system features a compact configuration using two hydrogen cylinder bundles and is equipped with an automatic notification function that alerts the hydrogen supplier when hydrogen levels become low. Various operational measures have also been incorporated, creating a system that can be operated safely and reliably.
