Near-term location planning of hydrogen refueling stations in Yokohama City. (31st March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fuse, M.; Noguchi, H.; Seya, H.
• Is Part Of: International journal of hydrogen energy. Volume 46:Number 23(2021)
• Page Start: 12272
• Page End: 12279
• Publication Date: 2021-03-31
• Subjects: Hydrogen economy -- Fuel cell vehicle -- Demand model -- Supply model -- Safety; Hydrogen as fuel -- Periodicals; Hydrogène (Combustible) -- Périodiques; Hydrogen as fuel; Periodicals; 665.81
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.09.199
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-3199

Abstract

Abstract: Establishing hydrogen refueling stations is key to transition into a hydrogen economy. To achieve this, a near-term, city-level roll-out plan is required, as Japan is shifting from the demonstration to implementation stage of a hydrogen economy. The aim of this study was to devise a plan to identify near-term locations to build hydrogen refueling stations in Yokohama City, Japan. Our plan provides information on the potential location of hydrogen refueling stations for 2020–2030. We considered mobile and parallel-siting type refueling stations; the locations of these stations were determined by matching the supply and demand estimated from hybrid vehicle ownership data and the available space in existing gas stations based on a safety perspective. The results reaffirmed the importance of planning the locations of hydrogen refueling stations and highlighted the suitability of using mobile-type stations. This was based on the uncertainty in fuel demand for fuel cell vehicles during the implementation stage of the hydrogen economy. Highlights: Near-term locations for hydrogen refueling stations in Yokohama City were planned. Mobile and parallel-siting type refueling stations in gas stations were considered. The station locations were determined by matching their demand and supply. The suitability of mobile-type stations to uncertain fuel demand was highlighted.