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TEPCO pivots to overseas renewables as nuclear outlook dims
TEPCO pivots to overseas renewables as nuclear outlook dims
It plans to produce up to 7GW of renewable power.
Sonnedix launches construction of 41.6MW Japan solar plant
The project is worth ¥16.5 billion.
Japan's RE targets too ambitious, analysts say
Gas will remain king for now.
TEPCO creates new subsidiary to snap up lucrative energy deals
The unit will be dedicated to investing in new companies.
TEPCO may decommission the Fukushima Daini nuclear units
The facility includes four nuclear reactors, with a combined capacity of 4,268 MW.
Toshiba ESS steps up digital game in energy domain
Digital technology and data analytics take a whole new spin in the utilities space.
Japan's giant trading houses lured by untapped offshore wind potential
Mitsui for instance bought 20% stake in a 300MW offshore project.
Chugoku Electric seeks go signal for Shimane-3 nuclear reactor
It is now nearing completion.
Japan's Mitsui hints on curbing loans for coal-fired power projects
It mulls over tightening its financing policy.
Japan predicts nuclear to eat up 20% of its power supply by 2030
Renewables will grab around 22-24%.
Toshiba ESS steps up digital game in energy domain
Digital technology and data analytics take a whole new spin in the utilities space.
Kansai Electric's Ohi-4 nuclear reactor resumes power generation
It will be commercially operational by June 2018.
Kyushu Electric loads fuel at Genkai-4 nuclear reactor
Loading will commence by end-April.
Kansai Electric's Ohi-3 reactor finally resumes commercial operations
This is the sixth unit to be restarted since the Fukushima disaster.
TEPCO unveils online renewable electricity retail startup Trende
It will enable customers to make sure part of their electricity is solar-generated.
Kyushu Electric Power restarted its 1180MWe Genkai 3 reactor
Commercial operation is slated this month.
TEPCO and Chubu Electric merge thermal assets into joint venture
Integration of domestic thermal power and gas distribution businesses will be completed by April 2019.