How to Start the Business
Location
Location where customers are easy to access （near intersection, expressway interchange or commercial facilities）
Land-use zone
Site: Moderate size according to the size of hydrogen station
| Land-use zone | Can’t build in the following locations ・Category 1 and 2 Low-rise Exclusive Residential Districts ・Category 1 Medium-to-high-rise Exclusive Residential District ・Countryside Residential District ・Exclusive Industrial District |
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Qualification for operation staff
The supervisor qualified with high pressure safety is required for each station.
Generally, in one hydrogen station, 2～3 staffs are appointed and at least one staff is required during operation.
＜＊Requirement for the supervisor qualified with high pressure safety＞
- The staff certificated under the High Pressure Gas Safety Act
- Experiences over six months of high pressure hydrogen or liquid hydrogen production
Laws and ordinances, regulation
There are various laws and ordinances, regulations and technical standards concerning safety in hydrogen station construction and operation.
Subsidy for hydrogen station
Please refer to the website of Next Generation Vehicle Promotion Center (NeV).