Major Activities

1.Implementation of Renewable Energy International Conference in Japan - every four years

	Yr 2006	Yr 2010
Name	RE2006 International Conference	RE2010 International Conference
Opening Dates	9-13 October	27June-2July
Venue	Makuhari Messe	Pacifico Yokohama
Participants	1,063/55Countries	1,359/66Countries
Papers(Presentation)	663(641)	986(887)
Participants In Workshops	3,108	3,580
Reference	PDF Organization Chart	RENEWABLE ENERGY 2010 Digest Report RE2010 Communique

	Yr 2014	Yr 2018
Name	Grand RE2014 International Conference	Grand RE2018 International Conference
Opening Dates	27July-1 Aug	17-22 June
Venue	Tokyo Big Sight	Pacifico Yokohama
Participants	1,357/48Countries	1,121/47Countries
Papers(Presentation)	974(892)	Actual 713
Participants In Workshops	1,340	2,123
Reference	Grand Renewable Energy 2014 Digest Report GRE2014 Communique	GRE2018 Digest GRE2018 Communique

* Proceedings provided by the Grand RE2014 International Conference Organizing Committee are shifted to JCRE for surveillance.

2.Implementation of Renewable Energy International Exhibition in Japan-every year, including Forums

	Yr2006	Yr2007	Yr2008	Yr2009	Yr2010	Yr2011	Yr2012
Name	The 1st	The 2st	The 3st	The 4st	The 5st	The 6st	The 7st
Opening Dates	11-13 October	10-12 October	30July -1Aug.	24-26 June	30June -2July	5-7 December	5-7 December
Venue	Makuhari Messe	Makuhari Messe	Tokyo Big Sight	Makuhari Messe	Pacifico Yokohama	Makuhari Messe	Makuhari Messe
Participants	20,203	16,390	45,547	50,076	44,290	37,594	42,505
No of JCRE Forums & Participants	International Conference	9 & 1,160	9 & 1,167	9 & 1,231	International Conference	11 & 1,097	9 & 1,004

	Yr2013	Yr2014	Yr2015	Yr2016	Yr2017	Yr2018
Name	The 8st	The 9st	The 10st	The 11st	The 12st	The 13st
Opening Dates	24-26 July	27 July- 1 Aug	29-31 July	29 June- 1 July	5～7 July	20～22 June
Venue	Tokyo Big Sight	Tokyo Big Sight	Tokyo Big Sight	Tokyo Big Sigh-	Pacifico Yokohama	Pacifico Yokohama
Participants	38,367	44,210	37,179	25,123	26,938	24,004
No of JCRE Forums & Participants	10 & 1,124	International Conference	10 & 1,051	10 & 985	11 & 1,287	International Conference

* Sessions organized by NEDO, AIST and JST are also held in the same venue during the event.

* PV Japan was organized focusing PV since 2008, and they have had the exhibition together with JCRE as the one event, calling "Renewable Energy World Fair".

3.Network Activity in each 12 area based on Technology written below

Skillful academia and researchers in each area have periodical communication centering the leader and co-leader to exchange hot informative technology, or to have meeting / conference.

Area

L: Leader, CL: Co-Leader

Category in Technology

1.Policy & Concept

L	Hiroshi Asano Gifu University
CL	Yumiko Iwafune Prof., The University of Tokyo
CL	Takeyoshi Kato Prof., Nagoya University
CL	Yo Yasuda University of Strathclyde
CL	Masahiro Nishio Executive Researcher, AIST
CL	Yuji Matsuo Ritsumeikan
CL	Atsushi Kurosawa Institute of Applied Energy

Policy Instruments, e.g.FIT
Scenario
RE and Climate Change, toward CO2 Zero
RE in the Context of Sustainable Development
Mitigation Potential and Costs
Financing and Implementation
R&D Policy
Energy Technology Loadmap
International Cooperation and Collaboration

2.Photovoltaic

L	Takashi Oozeki GM, Renewable Energy Research Center, AIST
CL	Shinji Wakao Prof., Waseda University
CL	Hiroshi Segawa Prof., The University of Tokyo
CL	Nobuyuki Matsuki Kanagawa University
CL	Yuzuru Ueda Associate Prof., Tokyo University of Science
CL	Masaichi Ito University of Fukui

Novel Materials and Concepts
Silicon Solar Cells
Compound Semiconductor Thin Film Solar Cells
III-V Solar Cells, Concentrator and Space Applications
Perovskite Solar Cells
Organic Thin Film and Dye-sensitized Solar Cells
Multijunction Solar Cells
Module Reliability
Performance Characterization Method
PV Systems, BOS Components and Grid Integration
Operation and Maintenance
Forecast and Solar Resources

3.Solar Thermal
Applications

L	Atsushi Akisawa Prof., Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
CL	Koji Matsubara Prof., Niigara University
CL	Akihito Ozaki Prof., Kyushu University
CL	Satoshi Hirano ECCJ
CL	Hitoshi Hara Solar System Development Association

Solar thermal collector
Solar based heat pump technology
Solar Cooling
Solar-fired power generation
Solar Binary Power Generation
Thermal Energy Storage
Solar-thermally driven chemical processes
Solar thermal utilization for hydrogen
or fuel production
Solar desalination
Solar cooker
Solar thermal detoxification

4.Innovative
Bioclimatic Architecture

L	Hisashi Ishii LIXIL
CL	Yusuke Nakajima Kogakuin University
CL	Jiro Ohno President, Solar Design Circle
CL	Keiko Hirota University of Tasmania

Vernacular Architecture / Passive Design
Zero Energy House/ Zero Energy Building
Zero Net Carbon
Affordable Green Housing
Building Stock Activation / Refinement
Smart City / ICT
Comfort and Indoor Climate
Energy Management System /Commissioning
Elements and Materials
Building Evaluation Index/Tool

5.Wind Energy

L	Shigeo Yoshida Prof., Kyushu University
CL	Makoto Iida Associate Prof., The University of Tokyo
CL	Yo Yasuda University of Strathclyde
CL	Kazuto Yukita Aichi Institute of Technology
CL	Susumu Shimada AIST
CL	Yasushi Maruyama Prof., Nagoya University

Offshore Wind Energy
Advanced Wind Turbine Technology
Grid Connection and Electrical Systems
Site Assessments and Forecasting
Plant Design and Management
Operation and Maintenance
Tower and Foundation
Measurement and Monitoring Techniques
Acoustics and Noise Issues
Small/Distributed Wind Power
COE of Wind Power
Social and Environmental Issues

6.Biomass

L	Kinya Sakanishi Energy Agency Fukushima
CL	Yukihiko Matsumura Prof., Hiroshima University
CL	Takuyuki Yoshioka Associate Prof., The University of Tokyo
CL	Kenichi Furuhashi Prof., The University of Tokyo
CL	Innan Yo University of Tsukuba

Biofuels (Bioethanol, BDF including BTL)
Biomaterials
Gasification and combustion
Biomass Refinery
Marine Biomass including freshwater biomass
Pyrolysis and carbonization including torrefaction
Anaerobic Digestion
Carbon Neutrality
Forestry
Hydrothermal Technology
Sustainability

7.Hydrogen
& Fuel Cells

L	Junji Inukai Yamanashi Unversity
CL	Hirohide Furutani GM, RE Research Center, AIST
CL	Tatsuoki Kono The University of Tokyo
CL	Masakazu Sugiyama The University of Tokyo
CL	Akira Shichi Toyota Central R&D Labs.
CL	Tomohide Satomi GM, FCCJ

Hydrogen Energy Systems
Hydrogen Production
Hydrogen Transportation and Storage
Hydrogen End-Use Technology
Technology and Fabrication
Fuel Cell for Transportation
Fuel Cell Power Plants

8.Ocean Energy

L	Yasuyuki Ikegami Prof., Saga University
CL	Tomoki Ikoma Prof., Nihon University
CL	Daisaku Sakaguchi Nagasaki University
CL	Takeaki Miyazaki Senior Researcher, The University of Tokyo
CL	Kiyohiko Ko Carbon Trust

Wave Energy
Tidal Current Energy
Ocean Current Energy
OTEC
Offshore Wind Energy
Utilization with Aquaculture
Resource Assessment and Monitoring
Economic Assessment
Ocean Resources for Energy
Ocean Marine Biomass
Deep Sea Water Application

9.Geothermal Energy and Ground-source Heat Pump

L	Yusuke Yamatani AIST
CL	Shinji Takasugi President, Geo System Co. Ltd
CL	Shrestha Gaurav AIST
CL	Takao Katsura Hokkaido University
CL	Noriaki Watanabe Tohoku University
CL	Jun Nishijima Kyushu University
CL	Sayaka Kindaichi Hiroshima University

Exploration
Geothermal Field
Reservoir Engineering
EGS
Power Generation
Public Acceptance
Geochemistry
Environmental Aspects
Geo-Heat
Ground-Source Heat Pump
Direct Use
Geothermal Frontier

10.Energy Network

L	Hiroshi Yamaguchi NEDO
CL	Kenji Otani Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation
CL	Junichi Imura Prof., Tokyo Institute of Technology
CL	Junpei Baba Associate Prof., The University of Tokyo
CL	Atsushi Kurosawa IAE
CL	Hirohisa Aki University of Tsukuba

Smart Grid
Micro-Grid
Energy Network
Distributed Energy Resources
Power Storage and System
Vehicle to Grid
Demand Response
Power Electronics
Superconductor and System

11.Energy Conservation and Heat Pump

L	Satoshi Hirano ECCJ
CL	Kiyoshi Saito Waseda University
CL	Noboru Yamada Nagaoka University of Technology
CL	Satoshi Sadohara Prof., Yokohama National University
CL	Shigeo Mitsuno HPTCJ

Air-conditioning/Heat Pump
Area Energy and Environmental Management
Combined Heat and Power Utilization
Energy Conservation and Assessment
Global Warming/Heat Island and Other
Environmental Issues
Net Zero Energy Building/House
Refrigeration and Refrigerants
Renewable Energy Utilization
Thermal Energy Technology and Storage
Thermodynamics and Energy Management

12.Hydropower and Non-Conventional Energy

L	Kazuyoshi Miyagawa Prof., Waseda University
CL	Shoichiro Iio Sinshu University
CL	Morito Inagaki Representative, JSE Jtd.
CL	Shingo Ooike Manager, TEPCO
CL	Jun Matsui Prof., Yokohama National University

Hydropower Development and Utilization
Practical Examples and Field (Model) Tests
Micro & Pico System
Undeveloped Energy for Human Life
Unused Energy Recovery

4.Coordination and advising in response to the request

JCRE is pleased to play a role of coordination and advice not only for domestic, but also overseas organizations, including Embassies in Japan in speedy manner.

5.AWARD

JCRE is pleased to play a role of coordination and advice not only for domestic, but also overseas organizations, including Embassies in Japan in speedy manner.

2016.04.18	The 25th Global Environment Award for Encouragement: This award was handed to JCRE from Prince AKISHINOMIYA for the continuous activities of renewable energy deployment.

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