METI is central to Japan’s clean hydrogen transition, administering a ¥3 trillion ($19.16 billion) price-gap support scheme for hydrogen and derivatives and overseeing application reviews and project certifications as part of the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act.[1][4]
Japanese government agency that announced Japan's hydrogen airliner initiative with a 5 trillion yen investment targeting a next-generation hydrogen aircraft by around 2035.
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has proposed a significant subsidy for hydrogen technology development as part of Japan's green innovation initiatives.
This Japanese government ministry outlined a Basic Hydrogen Strategy in 2017, emphasizing the need for innovative water electrolysis technologies for hydrogen production and reliable, low-cost fuel cells, making Japan a promising market for Plug Power.
Japanese government agency responsible for deliberating and implementing the Basic Energy Plan to guide Japan's energy transition toward clean power sources.
This Japanese government ministry granted Toyota approval to conduct its own inspections of hydrogen fuel tanks, bypassing the need for external safety inspectors.
Japanese government agency that released a document outlining solar sector progress in 2013 and supports renewable energy adoption through incentives including feed-in tariffs.
This ministry launched an initiative in 1994 that covered approximately 50% of the cost of new solar energy installations, supporting the growth of solar power in Japan.
Japan's primary government agency responsible for economic and industrial policy. METI is seeking $400 million to develop a new hydrogen production system and infrastructure for hydrogen-powered vehicles.
This ministry announced the substantial funding increase for hydrogen and fuel cell research, highlighting its role in driving the nation's alternative energy agenda.
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