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Environment and Energy Expanding the use of renewable energyThe use of inexhaustible renewable energy must be promoted to achieve a low-carbon society. In order to make optimal use of renewable energy, we are conducting research to improve the performance and reliability of solar and wind power systems and research on liquid fuel production from biomass. Energy savingImproving energy efficiency has the direct and immediate effect of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We are developing high-performance power storage devices and fuel cells to increase the efficiency of energy use as well as energy management systems to reduce energy use. Securing and effective use of natural resourcesSecuring and efficient use of diverse natural resources, such as biomass and mineral resources, must be ensured to achieve a material-recycling society. We are developing and improving processes to produce chemicals and fuels from biomass and other renewable sources. We are also developing technologies for the efficient use of exhaustible fossil resources such as coal and methane hydrates, and mineral resources such as rare metals, as well as recycling technologies. Reduction of environmental loadsManufacturing processes in various industries must be improved for higher efficiency and for the reduction of the environmental load. We are developing green sustainable chemistry technologies to minimize environmental emissions from chemical manufacturing processes and improve the energy efficiency of processes. We are also developing technologies to reduce the environmental load generated by industrial activities and restore the environment. Evaluation and risk managementNew energy technologies and advanced materials must be properly evaluated, and managed to achieve a sustainable society. We are analyzing and evaluating scenarios for introducing new energy technologies, and evaluating CO2 emission reduction activities. In addition, we are developing technologies to appropriately evaluate risks of chemicals and the environmental impact of substances produced by industrial activities.【Outline of priority strategies】Akira Yabe Vice-PresidentDirector-GeneralMasaru NakaiwaDeputy Director-GeneralFor the purpose of green innovation, AIST is promoting the development of technologies for increased use of renewable energy and energy saving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the securing and effective use of natural resources, reduction of environmental loads of industry, and evaluation and risk management of various new technologies. Toward green innovationTEL : 029-862-6033 (from outside Japan: +81-29-862-6033)E-mail : envene-liaison-ml@aist.go.jpHirohide Furutani Director, Research Planning Office11Organization and Outline

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