Towards a Carbon-Free Society

FUKUSHIMAThe Fukushima Plan for a New Energy Society<Aiming to be a frontrunner in renewable energy and create a hydrogen society>As a large foundation for revitalization in Fukushima Prefecture,

Results of adopting renewable energy(converted to crude oil)a target was established in March 2012 to “have 100% or more of the primary

Units: 1,000s kLenergy demand amount in Fukushima be produced from renewable energy

10,000by around 2040”. It aims to make Fukushima a frontrunner in renewable energy.

Energy demand in the Prefecture
8,000In order to provide further support towards the revitalization of Fukushimafrom the energy sector, in September 2016, the national government,prefectural government, related corporations, and others came together

6,000

to create the Fukushima Plan for a New Energy Society.
FY 2020
43.4%

This plan aims to maximise the adoption of renewable energy,
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to create, store, transport and use hydrogen from renewable energy

FY 201123.7%

70%

and create a model for a future new energy society in Fukushima.

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Targetfor 100%
renewableenergy

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In February 2021, after revisions to the Fukushima Plan for a New Energy Society,Fukushima Prefecture issued the Fukushima Prefecture 2050 Carbon Neutral
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Declaration that aims to achieve a carbon-free society by 2050.

Being a frontrunner inrenewable energy: TOPICSTOPIC

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Establishing shared energy transmission
lines based on the Fukushima Planfor a New Energy Society

We are working to maximise the adoption of solar, wind,and other renewable energy.

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3Fukushima Renewable Energy
Institute

Building smart communities

In zones where evacuation orders have been

In the ﬁve municipalities in Coastal Region

This new research and development institute oflifted, we are supporting the project to utilise

District that suffered large damage due to thethe National Institute of Advanced Industrial

nuclear power transmission lines to construct aGreat East Japan Earthquake, the Smart

Science and Technology was established insystem of shared power transmission lines forCommunity Project is being carried out andKoriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture in April

the adoption of renewable energy based on theintegrated in the recovery and development of2014. This institute evaluates technologies

Fukushima Plan for a New Energy Society.

communities.

related to renewable energy from businesses inConstruction of shared power transmission lines

Fukushima Prefecture and provides support foris expected to lead towards the adoption ofcommercialisation, aiming to commercialisearound 600 MW of renewable energy.

these technologies within the Prefecture.

Development of communities
using hydrogen: TOPICSTOPIC

1TOPICIn addition to renewable energy,
we are working to develop communities that use hydrogen
together with partner corporations.

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3Installing stationary fuel cells
at prefectural facilities

Considering the developmentof new and future communities
utilising hydrogen

A large-scale demonstration project forThe two pure hydrogen fuel cell systems (100We started to make considerations in June 2021,

hydrogen created from renewable energy iskW, 700 W) installed by the Prefecture intogether with Toyota Motor Corp. andbeing carried out at a demonstration area

Prefectural Azuma Sports Park and J Village

participating partners. Using the ﬁeld of a city

created in a section of the Tanashio Industrial

began operating on 29 June, 2020. Based on anwith 300,000 people, the adoption of FC trucks

Park, which is under construction in Namie

agreement with NEDO, these systems use

which utilise connected technologies wasTown. Plans are to construct a hydrogen energyhydrogen that is produced within the Prefecture

promoted. This project will operate FC kitchensystem using 10,000 kW class hydrogenat the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Researchcars, doctor cars, and other vehicles, and has

production equipment ‒ among the worldʼsField (FH2R).

started on the path of using hydrogen in shops

Fukushima Hydrogen Energy
Research Fieldlargest ‒ that makes maximum use of power

and factories to achieve a carbon-free society

from on-site solar panels.

throughout the supply chain.

Achieving towards
a Carbon-free Society:
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Fukushima × Carbon-free, Recycling,
Coexistence with Nature
Launching the Fukushima
Regeneration/Future Oriented Project

Residents of the Prefecture are cooperating, coordinating, and co-creating.
All of Fukushima is aiming to achieve a carbon-free society thatis unique to the Prefecture.

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3Concluding the Cooperation Agreement
By the Ministry of the Environment andFukushima Prefecture

Formulating the Fukushima Green
Reconstruction Concept

Since August 2018, we have been carrying out a

We are carrying out a project from theIn 2020, the Ministry of the Environment andfuture oriented project to meet the local needs

perspectives of “protect,” “polish,” and “towards

Fukushima Prefecture concluded thein Fukushima Prefecture for environmental

the future ” for a rich natural environment in“Cooperation Agreement on Future Oriented

restoration, including decontamination andFukushima. The goals of this project include

Environmental Plans Aimed at Recovery indisposal of contaminated waste. Not only thisdeveloping appropriate awareness regarding

Fukushima.” The three basic areas ofbut also to create and rediscover local value

preservation and protection of the natural

cooperation in the agreement consist of “strongfrom environmental perspectives, including aenvironment, bringing visitors back to natural

implementation of the Fukushima Green

carbon-free society, recycling and coexistenceparks by increasing their appeal, increasing theRecovery concept,” “measures to combatwith nature.

number of population visiting the Prefecture,climate change conducted in parallel withand measures to reduce environmental impact

recovery efforts,” and “environmental measures

for sustainable use.

that anticipate a post-coronavirus society.”

The prefectural residents are
all working together to create
a carbon-free society by 2050

In order to achieve the goal of making Fukushima Prefecture

TOPIC4Declaring an EnvironmentallyFriendly Fukushima
Based on the declaration that Fukushima
Prefecture will be carbon neutral by 2050, theyear 2021 has been positioned as the “restart”
year, and strong efforts are being made togenerate a prefecture-wide movement for theprevention of global warming. A new logo markand slogan were created, and the “Declaring an
Environmentally Friendly Fukushima” wasissued, aiming to eventually produce activities
that involve all residents of the Prefecture.

carbon neutral by 2050, Fukushima Prefecture is carrying out arange of unique and powerful initiatives that involve all prefecturalresidents including energy conservation programs and maximising
the use of renewable energy. Aiming to create a sustainablecarbon-free society, all residents, businesses, and municipalities
are working together on measures to prevent global warming while
also placing great value on the awareness and actions of individuals.

Project: Fukushima Protocol
Schools and businesses are setting their own targets andconcluding “Protocols” with the governors in order to enact
measures aimed at preventing global warming.

Project: Eco-Challenge for Everyone!
Aiming to reduce per-household carbon dioxide emissions by 1%
or more, we are promoting the “Fukushima Eco Way” whichcollects everyday ecological activities for families to carry out.

Project: My Bottle & Cup Promotion
In cooperation with local businesses, we are conducting acampaign aimed at reducing plastic waste. This includes the useof a personal “my bottle & cup” at places such as schools, travel
destinations, and cooperating shops, and other measures aimed
at transitioning to more environmentally friendly lifestyles.