This is a facility for conducting field trials in the production of hydrogen gas via water electrolysis. It also serves as storage and supply to fuel cell vehicles. It began operating in September 2009 with the aim of developing next-generation hydrogen refueling stations that generate no carbon dioxide at all. The university is currently conducting research focused on manufacturing hydrogen via solar photovoltaic and wind power generation however, the research already brought forth the world’s first fuel-cell powered university vehicle as early as March 2015.
(Ito Campus)