Since its establishment in March 2001, the Fuel Cell Commercialization Conference of Japan (FCCJ) has worked toward the commercialization of fuel cells. Through activities such as making proposals and requests to the government regarding technology development, demonstration testing, regulatory reform, and the examination of deployment scenarios, as well as through coordinated efforts within the private sector, the FCCJ has strived to achieve this goal. Many of these efforts have been reflected in national policies, thereby contributing to the commercialization of fuel cells.

As a result of these initiatives, the residential fuel cell system "Ene-Farm" was commercialized ahead of the rest of the world in 2009. Furthermore, in 2014, fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen supply infrastructure entered the stage of general sales and commercial operation. While these technologies are now approaching the stage of wider deployment, we recognize that many challenges still remain in achieving full-scale commercialization.

Under these circumstances, the FCCJ will reach the final year of its fifth phase in March 2026. Following extensive discussions on its future direction, it has been decided that activities related to fuel cell mobility and hydrogen supply will be transitioned to separate frameworks, while the FCCJ will continue its activities with a focus on stationary fuel cells and their associated technologies. Stationary fuel cells are expected to continue playing a vital role in the decarbonization of energy supply, and ongoing, focused efforts are required from both technological and social implementation perspectives.

The FCCJ will continue to promote the realization of a hydrogen-based society through the commercialization and widespread adoption of fuel cells. Member companies will proactively work to address challenges, strengthen mutual collaboration, and consolidate their collective views into policy recommendations to be reflected in national policies.

We sincerely appreciate your continued understanding and support, and we remain committed to steadily advancing efforts toward the commercialization and wider adoption of fuel cells.