Japan: Solar, wind power proposed as way to refill hydrogen stations

[nationalize the fed]

The Japan Times Sep 13, 2014

The Environment Ministry is considering using alternative energy sources to generate hydrogen for the refueling stations being built to recharge fuel cells in next-generation automobiles, ministry officials said.



The ministry aims to set up pilot projects across the country in places deemed suitable for solar and wind power generators, which will be used to make hydrogen by electrolyzing water, the officials said.

The hydrogen would then be transported to hydrogen stations to recharge fuel cell vehicles, which major carmakers are planning to launch in the near future.

The hydrogen could also be used to recharge fuel cells being used to power offices and households, they said...
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/09/13/national/solar-wind-power-proposed-as-way-to-refill-hydrogen-stations/

Related: Honda Introduces Solar Hydrogen Station on Saitama Prefectural Office Grounds - March 27, 2012

FCX Clarity Used in Electric Vehicle Testing Program to Serve as Mobile Electric Generator
http://world.honda.com/news/2012/4120327Solar-Hydrogen-Station/index.html

[phantom power]

1. It would be nice if they'd stop burning methane to replace the nukes they shut down.

[Nihil]

2. Hell, it would be nice if they stopped burning coal for that reason too ...

... as well as stop slaughtering whales and stop slaughtering sharks and ...

Wouldn't recommend holding your breath for any of those "niceties" though.