Miyakojima CityEV Initiatives in Miyakojima

February 7, 2014
Eco-island Promotion Division
Planning Department, City of Miyakojima

Overview of Miyakojima City (1)Miyakojima City

Surrounded by ocean, Miyako is a flat island made of raised coral reef. It has
no large rivers, and is prone to severe natural environment such as frequent
typhoons and droughts.
Ogami Is.
Population:
Approx. 55,000
Ikema Is.
Area:
Approx. 205 ㎢
Irabu Is.
(80% is Miyako Island)

Shimoji Is.

Miyako Is.

Climate:
Subtropical
Average Temperature: 23.3℃
Average Rainfall:2,000㎜
Average Humidity:
79%

Yamagawa
Springs

Maehama
BeachKurima
Is.
Cross Section ofMiyako Is.
Scenic Sites
Higashi Hennazaki(National site ofscenic beauty)

Sugarcanefields

２Overview of Miyakojima City (2)Miyakojima City

Miyakojima’s main industries are agriculture, fishery and tourism. In addition
to the staple crop, sugar cane, tobacco, mangos, bitter melon, pumpkin andwinter melon are cultivated. In particular, sugarcane and tobacco production
is one of the highest in Japan.
○Sugarcane Production and Sales○Agriculture in Miyakojima City

Production

Sales

Production (t)Sugarcane

Black Sugar

Bitter Melon

Winter Melon

MangosMiyako Beef ３

Sales (million yen)
Source: Miyako Overview

Overview of Miyakojima City (3)Miyakojima CityIn addition to beautiful and scenic areas such as Higashihennazaki,
Miyakojima City attracts nearly 400,000 visitors a year due to many of it'sannual events that include: the All Japan triathlon Miyakojima, the Miyakojima
Rock Festival, and the Tour de Miyakojima.
○Tourists visiting Miyakojima City

○Major Events

Tourism Income (thousand yen)

No. of Tourists

450,000

25,000,000

400,000
20,000,000

350,000
300,000

All Japan Triathlon Miyakojima

15,000,000

250,000
200,000

10,000,000

150,000
100,000

観光客数
No.
of Tourists
Tourism
観光収入 Income

5,000,000

JFY 2009

No. ofTourists
Tourism
IncomeJFY 2012

JFY 2011

JFY 2010

0

JFY 2009

50,000

JFY 2010

0Tour de Miyakojima

JFY 2011

JFY 2012

337,356

404,144

332,473413,654

17,489,210

20,899,791

17,205,686

18,940,389

Prepared by Miyakojima City

YaebishiRock Festival４

Economic Activity and Environmental Load

Miyakojima City

Population decrease
Production (Consumption) Increase
Increase in Interactive
Population

1955
Water, Electricity, PortDevelopment

Infrastructuredevelopment

1975

19892008Development of underground dams,
agricultural infrastructure
Increased nitrate nitrogenlevels in the groundwater

Environmental
burden?

Bio-phosphate fertilizer project

Environmental
Protection
Renewable Energy

Illegal dumping

Trash Reduction OrdinanceBeach Town Cleaning

Wind, Solar, Bioethanol/Biomass
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Declaration of Eco-Island Miyakojima

Miyakojima City

As our lives became more convenient, the increased burden on the island
environment resulted in pollution of the groundwater and the ocean. Miyakojima’s“eco-island declaration” focuses on (1) establishment of a recycling society, (2)environmental protection and (3) industrial growth in order to maintain a rich andsustainable island.

○Eco-Island Miyakojima Declaration (Mar. 31, 2008)· We will protect our precious ground water
which supports the island’s life.
· We will protect our beautiful coral reefs and the sea.
· We will conserve our limited resources and energy by using our wisdom andcreativity.
· We will act individually, aiming to make Miyakojima beautiful, tidy, andearthfriendly.
· We will think and act together with the peoples of the world to preserve andprotect our environment and pass it on to future generations.
· We will protect our forests, sea, and air and act to make an environment in which
all living things can co-exist.
６Eco-Model City Project (Certified by the Prime Minister in Jan 2009)

Miyakojima City

Miyakojima City is the only city certified by the Government of Japan as an
Eco-Model City. Its Eco-Model City Action Plan sets the following CO2
reduction targets:
Emission, Base year (2003):
320,000 t-CO2
Others5%

Industry
14%
Businesses
22%

Emission bySector

400
350
300

30%

250

reduction

200

70%
reduction

150

Transportation
30%
Household27%Emission
Reduction Goals
宮古島市の排出削減イメージ(thousandt-CO2)

100

Reduction plan
focuses on the top twoemission sources:transportation andhousehold.

5002003

2005

2030

2050
(fiscal year)７

Action Plan for Establishment of an Island Style
Low Carbon Society System

Miyakojima CityTo achieve the CO2 reduction targets set forth in the Eco Model City Action Plan,
Miyakojima adopted additional actions plans in March 2011 that seek to attaineconomic growth and low carbon emissions.

８Vision for New Energy & Energy Conservation-Clean Energy Vehicles using EV & Biofuels-

Miyakojima CityBeing a remote island, Miyakojima’s public transportation system is underdeveloped
compared to the rest of Japan. The high rate of private motor vehicle ownership has
resulted in a high percentage of CO2 emission from the transportation sector. The
action plan adopted in March 2011 seeks to address this problem.

Promote EV Use to Conserve Energy
Introduce EVs

Car Sharing

EV conversion

Charging Points

EV batteries as Power
SourceIntroduce New Energy Capitalizing on Local Resources
Commercializationof E3 Fuel

Stable Sugarcane
Production

Develop E10 Fuels

Sustainable,recyclingsociety９Map of EV & PHV Charging Points in Miyakojima City１０Mini Electric Mobility Project○Overview
Through the social demonstration for the MLIT
Mini Electric Mobility Certification System,
Miyakojima City proposes an Island-Type Mini
EV Model using high environmental
performance mini EVs combined with with solarpowered charging stations. The model reduces
travelling costs as well as use of conventional
power sources, and also offers emergency
power sources during disasters.
○Proponent
Miyakojima City Committee on Social
Experiment on Mini Electric Mobility Use【Members】
Miyakojima City, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.,
Honda R&D Co., Ltd., Toshiba Corporation○Schedule
JFY2013: Introduction of 5 mini EV, installationof 3 charging stations
JFY2014: EV operation/verification; verify
effectiveness during disasters
JFY2015: Introduction of 5 additional mini EV,evaluation of the results of the demonstration,etc.

Miyakojima City

【Project Concept】
Challenges unique to remote islands:
 High fuel cost Limited environmental capacity
 High risk of power outages due totyphoons
Emergency
PowerVehicle can be usedSource
as power source

Mini EV that operate on
renewable energy
PV Charging StationReduces Living Costs
・Lower travelling costs・Lower electricity rates

Energy Security
・Power source during outages
・No longer affected by risinggasoline prices

Proposal of “Island-type Mini EV Model”
through social demonstration
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Infrastructure Development for Eco-Island Tours○Overview
Educational facilities and EV charging points
will be developed to support eco-tours visiting
Miyakojima City’s ecological facilities. The
goals are to promote tourism and to heighten
awareness among Miyakojima’s citizens.
Facilities to be developed include: observation
facility near Mega Solar, exhibition space inside
ecological facilities, and charging points at theKaichu Park, German Village and Kaihokan.
○Proponent
Miyakojima City
*Installation of charging points implemented
under the “EV Island Miyakojima Project”, a joint
project with Mitsubishi Motors launched on
October 30, 2012.
○Schedule
JFY2012：Survey, design and installation ofcharging points
JFY2013: Construction of observation facility
JFY2014: Enhancement of panel displays, etc.

Miyakojima City

【Project Concept】【Education Facility: Mega Solar】【Charging Points】

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Miyakojima City

Mini EV Production Pilot Program○Overview
The mini EV production pilot program is acollaborative effort to foster human resources
and technology in Miyakojima’s automotive
business and promote industrial growth.
○Proponent
Miyakojima City EV Production Council〈Members〉
Miyakojima Chamber of Commerce & Industry,
Miyakojima Tourism Bureau, Miyakojima Youth
Conference, JASPA Miyako Branch, Okinawa
Prefectural Miyako Industrial High School,
Miyakojima Craftmanship Club, Okinawa Mold
Technology Institute○Schedule
JFY2012: Assembly of the chassis, motor,
and battery for the test vehicle
JFY2013: Vehicle body production andassembly; study of Miyako original vehicle
JFY2014: Production and test run of theMiyako original vehicle【Concept】
Government

COLLABORATION
Local Company

Local High School【Vehicle Specifications】

Basic Specs

In-Wheel MotorBattery

Vehicle Weight

250 kgMax. Speed

55 km

Length2,300 mmWidth

1,300 mm

Height1,400 mm

Passenger Capacity

1人

Rated Output

600 w

Max. Torque

50 kgf･cm

Max. Rotations

9,400 rpm

Lithium Polymer Battery

40 ahaTravel Distance on Full Battery

80 km

Charging Time

4 hrs

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Efforts to Popularize EV among Local Citizens(1) EV Mobile Library
EV mobile library using EV batteries tooperate the book checkout systemdemonstrates how EV can provide highadded value for the typhoon-prone region.

Miyakojima City

(2) EV Car Sharing of City-Owned Vehicles
City-owned EVs made available for rental
to popularize EVs and to promote
environmental protection and a low-carbon
society.
○Available to:
Any non-profit groups that wish to use EVfor an educational, sports, or welfare event.
○FeeFree○DatesSaturdays,Sundays andHolidays○Past Usage
10 times/year

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Future Direction【Policy Challenges】
・Commercialization of the pilot& demonstration programs
・Involving the citizens topromote efforts【Mid & Long Term Challenges
for Miyakojima】
・Continued population decline
・Increasing environmentalburden
・Super aging society【Related Initiatives】
・Implementation of the revised
Okinawa Promotion Law
・Hawaii-Okinawa Partnershipon Clean & Efficient Energy
Development & Deployment
・ＴＰＰ and ＥＰＡ talks
・Future revisions to thenational energy policy
・New model city selections bythe Government of Japan

Miyakojima City

Initiatives to achieve an
island-style low carbon
society that capitalize on
Okinawa’s advantages:
 Closer collaboration withthe tourism industry(MICE, etc.)
 Zero carbon agriculturalsystems
 Zero CO2 emissions from
Miyakojima’stransportation sector
 Effective use of naturalgases, oceanic energy
and other untappedresources
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Eco-island Miyakojima works towards establishment of a low
carbon society that harmonizes with the natural environment,utilizing local resources.

Miyakojima City16

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