SAPPORO, Mar 14, 2006 -- Asia In Focus

 

The concept of exploiting wind power to extract hydrogen for fuel cells is gaining momentum in Hokkaido, where the abundant wind can be tapped for this purpose. Although the amount of electricity generated by wind power is unstable, using this energy to extract hydrogen with which to power fuel cells could result in a more stable power source.

* The city of Wakkanai recently began a test of a 4.8 kilowatt fuel cell powered by hydrogen extracted utilizing city-owned wind turbines.

* Muroran municipality envisions making an area that is home to two city-owned wind turbines into an energy-independent district by combining wind power and fuel cells.

 

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