Global energy consumption is rising rapidly due to population growth and economic development, and reducing CO₂ emissions-the primary driver of global warming-has become a major challenge.

As energy use accelerates, dependence on limited resources and environmental load continue to grow. In response, countries around the world are pursuing a range of initiatives to secure energy resources and maintain a stable electricity supply.

Hydrogen energy, in particular, is gaining significant attention as a key solution for achieving a decarbonized society. At the same time, expectations are increasing for the development and commercialization of various energy storage technologies, including large‑scale batteries.

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  Greenhouse gas emissions

  Thermal power generation and the combustion of oil and natural gas release large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂), a major contributor to global warming
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  Resource depletion and sustainability

  Energy demand continues to grow as emerging economies expand, but fossil fuels are finite resources and cannot be used indefinitely
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  Stable supply of renewable energy

  Solar and wind power are clean sources of energy, but they are easily affected by weather conditions, making stable supply difficult
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  Catalyst development

  Developing catalyst materials is essential for the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a new energy source. Highly advanced material fabrication and analysis technologies are required to support catalyst material research
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  Difficulty in ecomaterial development

  There is an urgent need to develop eco-friendly materials such as carbon-neutral materials that do not increase CO₂ emissions even when combusted