JERA and Toho have announced the start of the first commercial use of hydrogen-generated electricity in Japan for consumption at Toho Studios , Japan’s largest film studio, thereby achieving a reduction in CO₂ emissions in energy production.
Commercial use of hydrogen electricity between JERA and Toho
Through its subsidiary JERA Cross, it has begun supplying electricity generated with zero-emission thermal energy powered by hydrogen. To strengthen its commitment to sustainability, Toho Studios begins using this electricity for its daily operations, setting a precedent for the use of clean energy in the entertainment industry.
The project’s infrastructure includes both gas-powered and fuel cell hydrogen generators, with a capacity of up to 320kW per unit, allowing the studio to access carbon-free energy 24/7. Additionally, JERA ’s solar power facilities complement the energy offering, bringing Toho Studios closer to its goal of 100% carbon-free operation.
Toho president Hiro Matsouka highlighted: “With JERA, we have launched an initiative to use carbon-free energy, which is essential to our responsibility as an entertainment company. Our goal is to produce films and creative content using clean, emission-free energy every day of the week, thus contributing to global well-being. “.
For his part, Yukio Kani, CEO and President of JERA, noted that this project benefits Japanese entertainment, and has a broader impact on the global energy sector: ” This effort to generate carbon-free thermal electricity and supply clean energy is a giant step that integrates renewable energy and cutting-edge digital technology to create a sustainable future .”
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