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7th H-UTokyo Lab. Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0” was held.

H-UTokyo Lab. Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum7th Forum: “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0”

[Event Summary]
Date: January, 10, 2025 (Friday), 13:30~16:20
Venue: Hybrid event (Main venue: Ito Hall, Ito International Research Center; online via Zoom)
Access: https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/adm/iirc/ja/access.html
Organizer: Hitachi-UTokyo Laboratory

[Executive Summary]

Since 2018, Hitachi-UTokyo Lab. has published six editions of its proposal “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0.” The Proposal presents a series of proposals—based on backcasting simulation of energy supply and demand from 2050—on measures to overcome the gap between backcasting and forecasting in the process of achieving carbon neutrality (CN), quantitative calculations of energy cooperation achievable in 2030, and energy-transition scenarios including international cooperation. During the period of activity of Hitachi-UTokyo Lab., the circumstances surrounding Japan have been constantly changing, and Hitachi-UTokyo Lab. has published proposals on resilience responses to disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons, studies on energy supply and demand during fuel-price hikes due to international circumstances, and responses to increased energy demand in the ICT field (including data centers). At the 7th H-UTokyo Lab. Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum, the “integrated transition” proposed by Hitachi-UTokyo Lab.—which aims to promote the development of social systems (including power systems) that are essential for achieving carbon neutrality—will be introduced through concrete examples and considerations and subjected to in-depth discussion.

■Program

Facilitators:
Shinobu Yoshimura (Professor of the University of Tokyo)

Naoki Yoshimoto (Senior Chief Researcher of Hitachi, Ltd.)

  1. Opening Remarks
    Teruo Fujii (President of the University of Tokyo)

Toshiaki Higashihara (Executive chairman and CEO of Hitachi, Ltd.)

  1. Overview of Hitachi-UTokyo Lab.’s Activities and the 7th Edition of the Proposal (13:40-14:10)
    Naohiro Kusumi (General manager of the Center for Sustainability, Research and Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.)
    Shinobu Yoshimura (Professor of Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo)
  2. Panel Discussion: Initiatives and Growth Strategies for Integrated Transition (14:25 -16:10)

Session 1 Japan in a New Phase of Green Transformation” (14:25-15:15)
Moderators:

Hideaki Shiroyama (Professor of the Graduate Schools for Law and Politics, the University of Tokyo)

Tomoko Suzuki (Corporate Chief Engineer Researcher of the Research and Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.)

Panelists:
Yojiro Hatakeyama (Deputy Commissioner of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy)

Dr. Tshilidzi Marwala (Rector of the United Nations University)

Takahiro Ueno (Senior Researcher of the Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI))

Session 2 “Energy Transition” – Creating an Evolving Carbon-neutral Society Through Use of Digital Technology (15:20-16:10)

Moderator:

Ryoichi Komiyama (Professor of the Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo)

Panelists:
Masahiro Chikushi (Director for Electricity Supply Policy, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy)

Koichiro Ito (Professor of the University of Chicago)

Hiroshi Ohashi (Vice President of the University of Tokyo)

Yumiko Iwafune (Professor of the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo)

Tatsuya Yamada (Division General Manager, Business Planning & Management Division, Energy Business Administration Division, Hitachi, Ltd.)

  1. Closing Remarks (16:10-16:20)
    Itaru Nishizawa (Executive Officer and CTO of Hitachi, Ltd.)

Atsushi Deguchi (Executive Director and Vice President of the University of Tokyo, Professor of the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the University of Tokyo, Director of H-UTokyo Lab)

■ A place for exchanging research ideas (16:20-17:00; main venue only)
At the end of the 7th Forum, panels showing the results of our research at the Hitachi-UTokyo Lab will be exhibited. We hope that this exhibition will be utilized as a forum for exchange of research ideas.

 

 

 

The document (English version) was released; 5th H-UTokyo Lab. Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0”

The document (English version) was released;
5th H-UTokyo Lab. Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0”

5th H-UTokyo Lab. Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0” was held.

5th H-UTokyo Lab. Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0” was held.

5th H-UTokyo Lab. Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum
Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0
-Value creation by constructing energy systems and socio-technical scenarios toward carbon neutrality in 2050-

【EXECUTIVE SUMMARY】

The H-UTokyo Lab. (Hitachi and U-Tokyo Joint Research) has so far published up to Version 4 of its proposal titled “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0.” By creating transition scenarios in a variety of domains as starting points by forecasting backward in time (backcasting) from 2050, the Proposal has pointed out that processes toward carbon neutrality require adjustment capacity and a stable power supply to make maximum use of renewable energy as well as innovative carbon absorption techniques in fields that are difficult to electrify. Furthermore, to meet those requirements, it has proposed systems and policies to facilitate transitions in the industrial world. The Proposal has also placed importance on evaluating adjustment capacity and economic performance when attempting to harmonize an energy system with a regional area and on circulating resources and materials as deemed necessary for achieving a sustainable society.

At the same time, dramatic changes in the international situation, such as the sudden invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022, are causing disruptions in society such as steep rises in the price of crude oil, LPG, minerals, electric power, and other resources, tightening in the supply and demand for power, and rising commodity prices. These conditions make it necessary to manage carbon neutrality while also adhering closely to the concept of S+3E (Safety + Energy security + Economic efficiency + Environmental sustainability) to ensure energy supplies and economic security.

At this, the 5th Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum, we will be looking back at the activities of the H-UTokyo Lab. to date while also giving thought on how achieving Society 5.0 to enrich society will affect the energy sector based on data. To this end, we will create energy transition scenarios and compile insights on achieving a carbon-neutral society. In this regard, we have attempted to quantitatively analyze energy systems based on data and conduct simulations linking an urban vision of the future with the supply and demand of energy. We will deepen our discussions on achieving energy systems to support Society 5.0 with a view to analyzing and evaluating complex and intertwined issues in a comprehensive manner and finding solutions.

【Date】January 25, 2023 (Wednesday) 13:00–17:10
【Venue】The University of Tokyo Hongo Campus, Yasuda Auditorium/Online
【Organizer】Hitachi-UTokyo Laboratory
【Language】Japanese

■Proposal ■

Proposal “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0″(Ver.5) (Eng.)

■ Leaflet ■

[Leaflet（PDF）]

■ PROGRAM ■
Facilitators
-Shinobu Yoshimura, Vice President, The University of Tokyo, Director, H-UTokyo Lab.
-Atsushi Baba, General Manager, Center for Technology Innovation–Decarbonized Energy, Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.
1. Opening Remarks（13:00～13:10）[YouTube]

【YouTube】

-Teruo Fujii, President, The University of Tokyo
-Toshiaki Higashihara, Director, Executive Chairman, Representative Executive Officer, Hitachi, Ltd.

2. Video Message（13:15～13:30）[YouTube]

-Professor Mary Ryan
(Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise), Imperial College London)

3. Overview of Initiatives and Proposals by Hitachi-UTokyo  Laboratory（13:30～13:45）

-Shinobu Yoshimura, Vice President, The University of Tokyo, Director, H-UTokyo Lab.

4. Reports from H-UTokyo Lab.（13:45～15:35）
Part 1 Energy Transitions[YouTube]

Geopolitical Crises and Pathways for a Transition: Changing Landscapes and Local Perspectives

-Hideaki Shiroyama, Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo
-Tomoko Suzuki, Corporate Chief Engineer, Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.

Part 2 Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0[YouTube]

S+3E of Bulk Power Systems for Carbon Neutral Society

-Akihiko Yokoyama, Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo

Coordination and Control Platform for Achieving S+3E and Creating Value through Coordination of Regional Resources

-Kazuhiko Ogimoto, Project Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo

Sustainable Energy Innovation with Local Communities

-Tomomichi Ito, Senior Manager, Center for Technology Innovation–Decarbonized Energy, Hitachi, Ltd.

Part 3 Energy and Social Innovation Led by Digital Technologies[YouTube]

Energy Simulation Assuming Carbon Neutrality by 2050

-Ryoichi Komiyama, Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo

Simulation of Linkage between Energy and Cities Aiming for Carbon Neutrality

-Naoki Yoshimoto, Senior Researcher, Center for Technology Innovation–Decarbonized Energy, Hitachi, Ltd.

Energy Policy toward Carbon Neutrality to Realize Sustainable Society and Industries

-Hiroshi Ohashi, Vice President, The University of Tokyo

———————-Break （15:35～15:55）———————-

5. Panel Discussion（15:55～17:00）[YouTube]

Value Creation through Energy and Regional Innovation Led by Data
Predictability in management and solutions based on data and premised on energy S+3E is important in making a transition to carbon neutrality. In addition, the use of data in local communities including data on energy customers not only has a large effect on the calculation of Scope 3 greenhouse gas supply-chain emissions but also on regional value creation. This panel discussion will take up value creation through energy and regional innovations based on data.

 

Facilitators:
-Shinobu Yoshimura, Vice President, The University of Tokyo, Director of H-UTokyo Lab.
-Tomoko Suzuki, Corporate Chief Engineer, Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.

 

Panelists (in alphabetical order)：
-Tokunari Anai, Manager, Inter-regional Power Exchange Promotion Office, Corporate Management and Planning Unit, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
-Yuji Inoue, Manager, Carbon Neutral Strategy Office, Corporate Planning Division, Tokuyama Corporation
-Yasushi Motojima, Deputy Counselor, Planning and Policy Department, and Director, Planning and Coordination Division–Smart City Promotion Office, Aizuwakamatsu City Hall
-Kaname Ogawa, Director, Electricity Infrastructure Division, Electricity and Gas Industry Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
-Mari Yoshitaka, Fellow, Principal Sustainability Strategist, Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co., Ltd., Visiting Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo
-Hiroshi Ohashi, Vice President, The University of Tokyo

6. Closing Remarks （17:00～17:10）[YouTube]

-Norihiro Suzuki, Vice President & Executive Officer, CTO, General Manager of Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.）
-Hiroaki Aihara, Executive Vice President, The University of Tokyo

Poster Session（17:20～18:10）

A poster session has been set up to enable forum participants to directly discuss current studies.
【Venue】Yasuda Auditorium, 3rd Floor Gallery

The 3rd Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0” was held online.

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【Proposal】
Proposal “Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0” Ver.3

【Date】13:00 – 17:30, January 18, 2021
【Organizer】Hitachi-UTokyo Laboratory
【Language】Japanese

H-UTokyo Lab. held the 2nd Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum “Toward Realizing Electricity Systems to Support Society 5.0.”

The 2nd Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum “Toward Realizing Electricity Systems to Support Society 5.0.” was held on April 17.

【Proposal】
“Toward Realizing Electricity Systems to Support Society 5.0″ Ver.2

【date】13:00 – 17:10, April 17, 2019
【venue】Yasuda Auditorium, The University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus)
【Organizer】Hitachi-UTokyo Laboratory

【Program】
Facilitator
-Yoshimura Shinobu      Vice President of the University of Tokyo
Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo

-Matsuoka Hideyuki      Director of the H-UTokyo Lab., Senior Chief   Researcher of the Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.

13:00-13:20 ＜Opening remarks＞
-Gonokami Makoto      President, The University of Tokyo
-Nakanishi Hiroaki      Chairman of the Board and Executive Officer, Hitachi, Ltd.

13:20-14:20 ＜Special Lecture＞
“Environmental footprint of electric vehicles”
-Marco Miotti      Trancik Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (trancik.mit.edu)

“Next -Generation Electricity Supply-Demand Platform”
-Nemoto Koshichi      Director, Energy Innovation Center, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry

14:20-15:25 ＜Reports from the H-UTokyo Lab.＞
(1) Summary of Proposal (Overview)
-Yoshimura Shinobu      Vice President of the University of Tokyo
Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo

(2) Introduction to Proposal
WG1 “Concept Design of Platform for Assessing Entire Society’s Energy System and Data”
-Yokoyama Akihiko      Professor Graduate school of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo
-Sato Yasuo      Department Manager, Center for Technology Innovation – Energy, Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.

WG2 “Long Term Energy Scenario and Energy Policy to realize Society 5.0”
-Ohashi Hiroshi      Vice Dean, Graduate School of Public Policy and Professor, Graduate School of Economics, the University of Tokyo
-Nakasawa Kenji      Manager, Next Age Energy Business Co-creation Division,  Hitachi, Ltd.

15:25-15:50 ＜Break＞

15:50-17:00 ＜Panel Discussion＞　
“Realization of New Electricity Systems based on Regional Revitalization”
Moderator：
-Yoshimura Shinobu    The University of Tokyo
-Morita Ayumu    Hitachi, Ltd.

Panelists：
-Hayashiya Hitoshi    East Japan Railway Company
-Hikino Kiyoshi    Agency for Natural Resources and Energy of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
-Ishida Kenichi    Sekisui House, Ltd.
-Iwafune Yumiko    The University of Tokyo
-Okuyama Masaya    Ministry of the Environment
-Toda Naoki    Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.
-Ueda Yoshinori    Japan Wind Power Association（JWPA）
-Yamada Tatsuya    Hitachi, Ltd.

17:00-17:10 ＜Closing remark＞
-Suzuki Norihiro    Vice President and Executive Officer, CTO, President & CEO, Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.