Japan

Why Asia's geothermal energy potential remains largely untapped

Resources are vast and policies have been strengthened, yet Asia is a laggard.

Fukushima hit highest radiation level since March 2011

It has reached a maximum of 530 sieverts per hour.

Japan nears finding lost nuclear fuel in Fukushima disaster

Tepco has revealed new photos of suspected melted nuclear fuel.

Toshiba to withdraw from nuclear plant construction business

It will cease taking orders on nuclear station construction.

Hokkaido Electric could struggle to retain customers without nuke restarts

Lowering tariffs will be difficult if restarts aren't granted.

Japanese regulators still supportive of Kansai Electric's nuclear restarts

Five in nine reactors have been given preliminary approvals.

Japanese nuclear restarts face intensified opposition

It's going to be fossil fuel for now in Japan.

Japanese firm SB Energy divests stake in 100MW Ibaraki wind project

The sale resulted from differing shareholding views on the farm's future.

Nuclear energy to grab only 4.7% of Japan's total generation by 2026

No thanks to strong public opposition to nuclear restarts.

Japan's solar developers rush to finish approved projects

They have to hit completion before reforms roll out this year.

Japan urges Tepco to hunt for partners for nuclear, grid deals

Tepco will start to actively seek for partnerships next year.

Japan sets bidding limit for solar auctions at 1.5GW

Tenders for 2MW-plus solar plants are being rolled out for 2018-2019.