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Japan’s AEOLUS solar plants to power 120,000 Tunisian homes
Japan’s AEOLUS solar plants to power 120,000 Tunisian homes
Its two power plants have a power generation capacity of 100 megawatts.
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Japan energy policy forces renewable curtailment surge
Solar output hits 3,290 MW cuts in Tokyo grid as inflexible supply rises.
Japan’s energy transition shows growth in renewables amidst continued fossil reliance
Solar share climbed to 9.8% whilst fossil fuels stay dominant.
KDDI signs third virtual PPA with J-POWER Group for new wind farm
The wind farm will have an 8,400 kW capacity.
Chugoku Electric Power and TODA acquire stake in Masuda-Hikimi wind project
Total planned capacity is 54,000 kW.
Cosmo Eco Power and Fuji Electric sign virtual PPA for wind power supply
Fuji Electric will get environmental value from about 10 million kWh/year.
‘K’ LINE acquires full ownership of KWS in offshore wind push
The move aims to improve decision-making and integration.
SunHydrogen expands into Japan with new GK subsidiary
It will support hydrogen research and development in Japan.
EDP strikes major 28MWp solar deal in Japan
The project spans 48 hectares and will deliver 33 GWh of electricity annually.
Nippon Benex’s 4.2‑MW solar plant in Kanagawa seen powering over 1,400 homes
Its expected annual power generation is approximately 4.31 million kilowatt-hour.
Japan LNG costs poised to rise as JKM doubles on Middle East tensions, says IEEFA
Asia–Europe competition for LNG cargoes also contributes to higher import costs.
JMU-UK university pact accelerates offshore energy innovation efforts
Under the MoU, the two will establish a framework for collaboration across research, amongst others.
Middle East conflict sparks nuclear surge in Japan and South Korea, report says
The report said the crisis could have long-lasting effects on their energy policies.
Vestas signs deal with Japan’s METI to boost wind power manufacturing
A roadmap aims for full nacelle assembly by fiscal year 2039
Green hydrogen imports from New Zealand to support Japan’s carbon goals
Commercial imports and exports are expected in the early 2030s.
Japan’s largest offshore wind farm begins commercial operation in Kitakyushu
It has 25 turbines with a total capacity of 220 MW.
Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls
Domestic LNG use rose slightly but is still about 20% below FY2018 levels.
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