Japanese researchers seek permission to modify nuclear reactor to harvest heat for hydrogen production

Japan Atomic Energy Agency hopes to begin producing hydrogen entirely from waste heat ‘as soon as possible’

Diagram illustrating how heat from the nuclear power plant will be transported to the hydrogen production facility (in the blue square) — Diagram illustrating how heat from the nuclear power plant will be transported to the hydrogen production facility (in the blue square)Photo: Japan Atomic Energy Agency

Rachel Parkes

Deputy Editor

Published 28 March 2025, 08:31Updated 28 March 2025, 08:31

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