Japan

Japan to fork out $8.7b for UK nuclear project

The project will cost $24.1b with Hitachi covering 10% of the amount.

Japan to fork out $8.7b for UK nuclear project

The project will cost $24.1b with Hitachi covering 10% of the amount.

This chart shows Fukushima's increased dependence on geothermal power

A 270MW geothermal power plant is currently in the pipeline in the prefecture.

Japan's onsen businesses hamper potential geothermal capacity growth

Large-scale projects can take up to 9 years before they become "workable".

Japan to raise loan to Tepco to $123b for Fukushima clean-up

The hike is to cover costs for compensation and decontamination areas around the plant.

Kyushu Electric gets preliminary approval for Genkai No. 3 & 4 restart

Final approval can be given after a 30-day comment period.

Japan's Mihama nuclear reactor gets 20 years operating extension

It will be 60 years old by the time of its retirement in 2036.

Toshiba inks orders for Nam Ou 4 hydro plant in Laos

3 sets of 44MW hydroelectric generating equipment shall be supplied.

Japan inks deal to supply India with nuclear equipment, technology

The deal stipulates that Japan's assistance must be for "peaceful purposes" only.

Kansai Electric to be the costliest power utility in a nuclear-free Japan

This is if both Takahama and Ohi reactors don't restart by 2017.

Japan predicted to junk problematic Monju fast reactor

Technical and safety issues have been hogging the reactor.

Japan gears up to launch near-shore wind auctions in Kitakyushu

2,687-ha of area off the city port will be leased.

JBIC to lend US$25m to Philippines for renewables projects

This is JBIC's first time to provide GREEN finance to the Philippines.