Japan

Why China's geothermal energy sector remains underdeveloped

The country is zeroing in on other renewable sources.

Why Takahama restarts don't mean a nuclear rebound for Japan

The restarts only show challenges the sector still has to face.

Japanese utility TEPCO to seek partners for nuclear operations

A new recovery plan has been submitted for approval.

Pacifico Energy starts construction of Japan's largest solar power plant

The 257.7MW plant is expected to operate by September 2019.

Japan clamps down on stalled renewables projects

Around 456,000 projects failed to meet the government's deadline.

Asia Pacific to eat up almost 41% of global solar capacity additions

Thanks to significant would-be growths in China, India, and Japan.

Decommissioning plans finally get approved for five Japanese reactors

These are Genkai 1, Mihama 1 and 2, Shimane 1, and Tsuruga 1.

Tepco buys share in Moixa Energy Holdings for US$619,150

It's a UK_based residential battery and storage firm.

Here's what could derail Japan's floating offshore wind power dreams

Strong government support will be difficult to obtain.

Japan's wind power will be just 0.8% of energy mix by 2026

No thanks to government's focus on cutting generation costs.

Japan court gives go signal to Takahama reactors to restart

Kansai Electric is already popping the champagne.