Wind and Ocean Future Lab
風と海の未来ラボ
By UTokyo Ocean Awareness
次世代エネルギーの
未来をともに考える
Shaping the Future of Next-Generation Energy — Together
技術開発だけでなく、市民一人ひとりが理解し、ともに考えることが必要です。UTokyo Ocean Awarenessは、研究者・市民・産業をつなぎ、次世代エネルギーの未来を共に描く活動です。
How will new energy be used in society?
How can it become part of our everyday lives? Technology alone isn’t enough — it takes every citizen’s understanding and thinking together.
UTokyo Ocean Awareness connects researchers, citizens, and industry to collectively shape the future of next-generation energy.
次世代エネルギー
Next-Generation Energy
From solar and wind to tidal currents and hydrogen, a diverse range of clean energy sources are shaping our future. The challenge ahead is finding the right mix for each community and way of life — and that’s a conversation we need to have together.
洋上風力
Floating Offshore Wind
海の上に設置された風車で風を受け、電力を生み出す再生可能エネルギーです。陸上に比べて風が強く安定しているため、より多くの電力を安定して発電できます。日本は四方を海に囲まれており、洋上風力は次世代エネルギーの重要な柱として期待されています。
Offshore wind energy harnesses the power of wind through turbines installed at sea. Winds over the ocean are stronger and more consistent than on land, enabling reliable, large-scale power generation. Surrounded by sea on all sides, Japan holds tremendous potential for offshore wind as a key pillar of its next-generation energy future.
潮流発電
Tidal Current
海の中を流れる潮の力を利用して電力を生み出す再生可能エネルギーです。海中にタービンを設置し、潮の流れによってプロペラを回転させることで発電します。風力や太陽光と異なり、潮の満ち引きは天候に左右されず予測可能なため、安定した電力供給が期待できます。日本は複雑な海岸線と強い潮流を持つ地域が多く、潮流発電のポテンシャルが高い国のひとつです。
Tidal current power generation harnesses the energy of ocean currents created by the rise and fall of tides. Underwater turbines capture the flow of water, spinning their blades to generate electricity. Unlike solar or wind power, tidal currents are predictable and unaffected by weather, making this a highly reliable source of energy. With its complex coastlines and many regions of strong tidal flow, Japan is considered one of the countries with significant potential for tidal energy development.
太陽光
Solar Power
太陽の光エネルギーをソーラーパネルで受け取り、電力に変換する再生可能エネルギーです。住宅の屋根から大規模な発電所まで、さまざまな規模で導入できる手軽さが特徴です。日本では家庭への普及が進んでおり、再生可能エネルギーの中でも身近な存在となっています。
Solar power generation converts sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) panels. One of its greatest strengths is versatility — it can be deployed at any scale, from rooftop installations on homes to large utility-scale power plants. In Japan, solar energy has become one of the most familiar forms of renewable energy, with widespread adoption in households across the country.
水素
Hydrogen
水素を燃料として利用し、電力や熱を生み出すエネルギーです。燃料電池の中で水素と酸素を反応させることで発電し、排出されるのは水だけというクリーンさが最大の特徴です。再生可能エネルギーで発電した電力を使って水を電気分解することで製造される「グリーン水素」は、脱炭素社会の実現に向けた切り札として世界中で注目されています。
Hydrogen energy uses hydrogen as a fuel to generate electricity and heat. In a fuel cell, hydrogen and oxygen react to produce power — with water as the only byproduct, making it one of the cleanest energy sources available. Particularly promising is “green hydrogen,” produced by using renewable electricity to split water through electrolysis, and is widely regarded as a key solution for achieving a carbon-neutral society.
We involve communities though participatory design
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Think
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Learn
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Create
Our Workshops in action
Where we’re heading next
Regional Talent Ecosystem
Local Industry Innovation
Smart Ocean Technology
Our Team
Tomomi Sayuda
Research Associate at Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Michio Hashimoto
Professor at Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Tatsusaburo Kimura
Project Researcher at Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Offshore energy systems and coastal community integration.
Max Fischer
Project Researcher at Institute of industrial Science, The University of Tokyo