Japan
J-POWER and Nittetsu Mining collaborate for geothermal energy development
They will first explore opportunities in Kagoshima.
J-POWER joins floating offshore wind demo project in Spain
The company aims to gain additional knowledge about the technology.
Japan revises national fusion strategy
The country aims to generate power through fusion energy in five years.
Peak Energy expands in Japan with 48 MW ready-to-build solar portfolio
The projects can produce 60 GWh of power annually.
Peak Energy expands in Japan with 11 MW high-voltage solar acquisition
The projects are located in four different regions.
Japan faces RE supply chain conundrum
It’s a choice between creating jobs later or now at the expense of higher energy prices.
Gurīn Energy taps partner for first battery storage project in Japan
The battery project will be deployed in Fukushima Prefecture.
EX-Fusion secures $18.1m funding for nuclear fusion development
This brings the startup’s total funding to nearly JPY 6b.
TEPCO commences fuel loading at Kariwa Unit 6
Pre-operational inspections have been completed before this.
Japan power sector developments suggest dwindling prospects for ammonia co-firing
There is little evidence to suggest ammonia co-firing offers an economically feasible path to decarbonisation.
Envision Energy inks green ammonia offtake deal
The agreement was signed with a major Japanese trading company.
JAPC delays decommissioning of Tsuruga-1
This began operation in 1970.
HD Renewable Energy bags 300 MW BESS projects in Japan
These will be located in five sites.
Japan OKs draft safety report for Tomari-3
The review took nearly 12 years to complete.
Stonepeak and CHC bag deals for 348 MW battery storage projects in Japan
These involve 20-year fixed revenue capacity market contracts.
WFO announces new partnership to fuel offshore wind development
This collaboration will focus on Japan.
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