Japan
Renova bags 20-year VPPA for solar power
This will involve 18 MW of solar energy.
Construction works commence at Yahaba Biomass Power Station
The power it will generate is enough for 5,000 homes.
J-POWER Introduces earthquake-resistant foundation for offshore wind farms
The structure's innovative design significantly reduces earthquake vibrations.
Vena Energy’s 53 MW Kasama Solar Project starts operation
Over 14,000 homes will benefit from this.
Why Japan wants LNG exporters to produce more despite weak domestic demand
One reason is that Japan is re-selling the fuel at a markup.
Toyota Tsusho to integrate Eurus Energy, Terras Energy
Eurus will be the surviving company.
Eku Energy breaks ground for Hirohara BESS project
About one-third of Miyazaki City's population will benefit from this.
Invenergy, Honda ink VPPA for wind energy from Hokkaido plant
This deal will eliminate 64,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Eurus Energy tests riblet film to enhance wind power efficiency
This is expected to improve power generation by three percent.
ENEOS acquires 20% stake in Norwegian floating offshore wind farm
The project has a 75,000 kW capacity.
J-POWER, Tokyo Metro ink VPPA to decarbonise railway operations
About 1,521 tonnes of carbon emissions will be eliminated.
Japanese firms to study floating vertical axis wind turbines
This will be considered a “game-changing next-generation” technology.
Renova delays 75-MW biomass plant launch to 2025
This is expected to affect revenue.
JERA and Lotte Fine Chemical to develop low carbon fuel value chains
Part of the collaboration involves standardising commercial frameworks for low carbon fuels.
Sembcorp and partners to ship green ammonia from India to Japan
Green ammonia will be produced in India.
Japan detects water leak at Fukishima nuclear plant
This involves 25 tonnes of radioactive water leak.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises