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Japan unlikely to meet 46% reduction in emission target: WoodMac
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.
Japan authorizes operations of three ageing nuclear reactors
This is the first time reactors older than 40 years are approved to restart.
Here’s why the last dirty fuel project in Japan was scrapped
The country recently pledged to cut down greenhouse gas emissions by 46% before 2030.
Singapore's Sunseap eyes expansion in Japan after latest Series E funding
The company earned an undisclosed amount from several new Japanese investors.
Japan vows to cut down GHG emissions by 46% by 2030
The country is considered the fifth biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world.
J-Power shuts down plans for new coal-fired power plant
The power company is considered the biggest coal-fired power company in Japan.
Canadian Solar starts construction of four solar projects in Japan
The projects total 143 MWp worth of generation capacity.
J-Power to convert Virginia coal plant into solar and storage facility
The project construction and redevelopment will begin from 2022.
JERA to build 600 MW offshore wind project in Japan
It will be constructed off the coast of Tsugaru and Ajigasawa.
Hydrogen value chain to be developed in Japan
It will cover all aspects of low-carbon hydrogen production to utilisation.
Mitsubishi Power kicks off ammonia-fueled 40MW gas turbine development
The company aims to commercialise the turbine by 2025.
Japan to triple Fukushima Prefecture's wind power generation
It will be raised to 360 MW capacity in FY 2024.
PETRONAS, JERA to embark on low-carbon energy initiatives
These include LNG, ammonia, and hydrogen.
Cold snap, power demand surge tighten Japan's supply
Prices have breached $618 per MMBtu last month.