Optimal Design of Rural Off-Grid Power Systems in Japan with Green hydrogen Production and Sales
Summary. This paper develops an optimization model for designing 100% renewable off-grid power systems in rural Japan that produce and sell green hydrogen. Using a case study in Hokkaido, the authors show that selling surplus hydrogen—even at zero price—reduces energy costs compared to self-consumption-only designs by lowering required storage capacity. The findings demonstrate that infrequent sales via vehicle transport remain economically viable, offering practical guidance for rural communities pursuing energy independence.
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Ohsawa, T.. (2025). Optimal Design of Rural Off-Grid Power Systems in Japan with Green hydrogen Production and Sales. https://doi.org/10.1109/appeec66370.2025.11382104
Ohsawa, Takuto. “Optimal Design of Rural Off-Grid Power Systems in Japan with Green hydrogen Production and Sales.” 2025. https://doi.org/10.1109/appeec66370.2025.11382104.
Ohsawa, Takuto. 2025. “Optimal Design of Rural Off-Grid Power Systems in Japan with Green hydrogen Production and Sales.” https://doi.org/10.1109/appeec66370.2025.11382104.
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author = {Takuto Ohsawa},
year = {2025},
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- DOI
- 10.1109/appeec66370.2025.11382104
- Countries
- Japan
- Regions
- Asia
- Categories
- energy, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
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- 2026-05-01