Friday, October 30, 2009
6:00 -- 7:30 PM, McMurty Auditorium, Duncan Hall, Rice University;
7:30 -- 8:30 PM Reception
Fukuoka, Japan -- Local Government and scientists are working together to develop a sustainable Hydrogen energy community.
Fukuoka's Hydrogen Strategy, "Hy-Life Project," promotes the development and widespread application of Hydrogen energy in an all-inclusive manner from the point of view that Hydrogen is the key to future sustainable energy resources and environmental improvement.
Shogo Watanabe, President for the Hydrogen Energy Test and Research Center (HyTReC) will speak on behalf of the technological development of Hydrogen and other alternative energy research being developed in Fukuoka and Japan.
Before the guest of honor, a representative from Toshiba will discuss current environmental sustainability projects for the Smart Grid in Japan, Houston, and globally.
This event is free and open to the public. For information and reservations, please contact Ryan Pauley at the Consulate-General of Japan at (713) 652-2977 x 2115 or email ryan.pauley@cgjhou.org
