Japan

Masdar, Cosmo Energy sign MoU for RE dev’t exploration in Japan

The agreement includes exploration of offshore wind projects.

Masdar, Cosmo Energy sign MoU for RE dev’t exploration in Japan

The agreement includes exploration of offshore wind projects.

Mitsubishi, Lawson to supply solar power to 3,600 convenience stores

The supplying of the renewable energy will start in April 2022.

Japan should maximise, not reduce, nuclear energy use: JAIF

This comes as the gov't issued the new draft of the Sixth Strategic Energy Plan.

IAEA, Japan launch review of Fukushima nuke plant water release

Japan is expected to start discharging treated water in 2023.

Amazon, Mitsubishi inks 22MW power purchase deal

The project consists of numerous ground-mounted solar installations currently in development.

Equis secures $282m for Japan’s new biomass power plant

There is already a notice to proceed with the 50-MW Niigata East Port biomass project.

Japan’s Kansai and RWE signs offshore wind pact

They will be studying the feasibility of large-scale projects off the country's coast

Pacifico Energy begins construction of 121 MW PV park in Japan

The solar farm will be installed at Sanda City in Hyogo prefecture, built mainly on an existing golf course.

MHI finalises takeover of Mitsubishi Power operations

The business and employees will integrate into MHI effective 1 October.

Japan’s largest wind powered green hydrogen plant powers opens in 2024

The plant will produce around 550 tons of hydrogen a year.

Japan unveils 'ambitious' plan to cut fossil fuel in energy mix to 41%

WoodMac warns that this will have significant ramifications for coal, LNG, and oil demand.

Japan bets on offshore wind in bid to reach net-zero emissions

Long overlooked by the market, offshore wind farms are finally in the limelight as the country pledges carbon neutrality by 2050.

Japan eyes 108 GW solar capacity target by 2030

This almost doubles the current target of 64 GW.

Japan unlikely to meet 46% reduction in emission target: WoodMac

Renewables are playing their part but facing significant challenges.

Japan pledges whopping $10b to aid Asia’s green energy projects

The financial aid includes lending and investment from Japanese private and public sectors.

Japan’s Mizuho joins APAC banks to cut off coal financing

The company is the country's third largest bank.

Japanese trading company Sumitomo to exit thermal coal mining by 2030

The company aims to cut CO2 emissions by 50% by 2035.