TANAKA commissions 500 kW hydrogen fuel cell facility
Technology

TANAKA commissions 500 kW hydrogen fuel cell facility

TANAKA Precious Metal Technologies has commissioned TANAKA H2 Nexus, a 500-kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facility at its Shonan plant in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The company said the installation is among the country's largest hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities and began operations on July 8, 2026.

Powered entirely by pure hydrogen, the facility is expected to supply around 34 per cent of the electricity consumed by the adjacent Shonan manufacturing plant when operating at full capacity. According to the company, the project will support its long-term strategy of reducing carbon emissions while enhancing energy security through hydrogen-based power generation.

TANAKA said the facility will also serve as an operational platform to gain practical experience in hydrogen utilisation, complementing its long-standing research and development in fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. The company has been developing precious metal catalysts for fuel cells since the 1980s and manufactures products including water electrolysis catalysts, gas reforming catalysts, hydrogen-permeable membranes and precious metal-plated electrodes.

Koichiro Tanaka, Group CEO, TANAKA Precious Metal Group, said the project represents a step towards demonstrating hydrogen technologies through real-world applications while contributing to the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy.

Tomoyuki Tada, Chief Operating Officer, TANAKA Precious Metal Technologies, said operating the facility would enable the company to identify practical challenges associated with hydrogen utilisation and strengthen collaboration with industry partners to support wider adoption of hydrogen technologies.

The project forms part of Japan's broader efforts to accelerate decarbonisation and promote hydrogen as a low-carbon energy source for industrial applications.

TANAKA Precious Metal Technologies has commissioned TANAKA H2 Nexus, a 500-kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facility at its Shonan plant in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The company said the installation is among the country's largest hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities and began operations on July 8, 2026.Powered entirely by pure hydrogen, the facility is expected to supply around 34 per cent of the electricity consumed by the adjacent Shonan manufacturing plant when operating at full capacity. According to the company, the project will support its long-term strategy of reducing carbon emissions while enhancing energy security through hydrogen-based power generation.TANAKA said the facility will also serve as an operational platform to gain practical experience in hydrogen utilisation, complementing its long-standing research and development in fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. The company has been developing precious metal catalysts for fuel cells since the 1980s and manufactures products including water electrolysis catalysts, gas reforming catalysts, hydrogen-permeable membranes and precious metal-plated electrodes.Koichiro Tanaka, Group CEO, TANAKA Precious Metal Group, said the project represents a step towards demonstrating hydrogen technologies through real-world applications while contributing to the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy.Tomoyuki Tada, Chief Operating Officer, TANAKA Precious Metal Technologies, said operating the facility would enable the company to identify practical challenges associated with hydrogen utilisation and strengthen collaboration with industry partners to support wider adoption of hydrogen technologies.The project forms part of Japan's broader efforts to accelerate decarbonisation and promote hydrogen as a low-carbon energy source for industrial applications.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

NABARD, NaBFID Partner to Fund Rural Infrastructure

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on financing infrastructure projects with significant rural impact.The partnership combines NABARD’s expertise in rural and agricultural infrastructure with NaBFID’s specialised infrastructure financing capabilities. It will focus on joint financing, knowledge sharing and developing financing solutions to improve access to long-term, competitively priced capital for rural infrastructure an..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Advait Energy Wins Rs 1.34 Billion MPPTCL Order

Advait Energy Transitions (AETL) has secured a Rs 1.34 billion turnkey contract from Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Co. Ltd. (MPPTCL) for the design, manufacturing and supply of Emergency Restoration Systems (ERS) for 400kV, 220kV and 132kV EHV transmission lines.The order, received against Tender No. TR-23/2025 on August 25, 2026, will be executed over 18 months. The contract value, inclusive of taxes, covers the complete ERS along with the required accessories.Emergency Restoration Systems are used to restore transmission infrastructure following disruptions, helping maintain continuity a..

Next Story
Real Estate

Gradiant expands Coimbatore engineering centre

Gradiant has expanded its Global Engineering Center (GEC) in Coimbatore, more than doubling its engineering workforce from approximately 100 to over 200 professionals as it strengthens its global project execution capabilities.The expanded centre will bring together multidisciplinary expertise across process engineering, detailed design and project engineering, enabling the India team to take on greater responsibility for the engineering and design of Gradiant’s international projects.According to Govind Alagappan, COO, Gradiant, Coimbatore’s engineering talent and industrial heritage make..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement