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JERA, East Japan Railway sign agreement for offsite solar PPA
JERA, East Japan Railway sign agreement for offsite solar PPA
The power supply will begin on 1 February 2025.
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Eurus and GE Vernova team up for wind projects in Japan
Commercial operations are expected in 2028.
Kyushu Electric to replace steam turbines at Genkai nuclear plant
The upgrade will start in 2027.
Japan unveils draft for updated energy plan
The draft is currently available for comments.
JAPEX, IINO ink deal for 30 MW of solar plants
They plan to complete these by 2030.
JERA, bp form offshore wind joint venture
The new venture will tap 13 GW of potential capacity.
Onagawa-2 Nuclear Power Plant resumes power generation
Commercial operation is expected next month.
Tsuruga-2 nuclear plant fails to meet regulator standards
This has been offline since 2011.
Japan, Poland sign nuclear energy deal
Part of the agreement are information exchange and human resource development.
Fukushima Unit 2 fuel debris removal experiment concludes
The debris will be brought to laboratories for detailed analyses.
Chubu Electric seeks researchers for Hamaoka nuclear plant
The study will start next year.
Another Renova biomass plant faces delay
Commencement of operations was moved to March 2025.
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.
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