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Japan's solar developers rush to finish approved projects
Japan's solar developers rush to finish approved projects
They have to hit completion before reforms roll out this year.
Japan urges Tepco to hunt for partners for nuclear, grid deals
Tepco will start to actively seek for partnerships next year.
Foreign firms can't get their hands on $70b Fukushima clean-up
Costs have already quadrupled.
Japan sets bidding limit for solar auctions at 1.5GW
Tenders for 2MW-plus solar plants are being rolled out for 2018-2019.
Japan to fork out $8.7b for UK nuclear project
The project will cost $24.1b with Hitachi covering 10% of the amount.
This chart shows Fukushima's increased dependence on geothermal power
A 270MW geothermal power plant is currently in the pipeline in the prefecture.
Japan's onsen businesses hamper potential geothermal capacity growth
Large-scale projects can take up to 9 years before they become "workable".
Japan to raise loan to Tepco to $123b for Fukushima clean-up
The hike is to cover costs for compensation and decontamination areas around the plant.
Canadian Solar gets $141.5m financing for 55MWp solar power plant in Japan
It's the firm's largest investment in the country.
Fukushima clean-up costs has more than doubled to $180b
The original estimate was $50b.
Kyushu Electric gets preliminary approval for Genkai No. 3 & 4 restart
Final approval can be given after a 30-day comment period.
Japan's Mihama nuclear reactor gets 20 years operating extension
It will be 60 years old by the time of its retirement in 2036.
Toshiba inks orders for Nam Ou 4 hydro plant in Laos
3 sets of 44MW hydroelectric generating equipment shall be supplied.
Japan inks deal to supply India with nuclear equipment, technology
The deal stipulates that Japan's assistance must be for "peaceful purposes" only.
Kansai Electric to be the costliest power utility in a nuclear-free Japan
This is if both Takahama and Ohi reactors don't restart by 2017.
This chart is proof that Japan's renewables expansion is slowing down
Growth is predicted to slacken to just 6.9% by 2020.
Call a friend: Tepco seeks government help amidst rising Fukushima nuke plant costs
Bankruptcy nightmares start threatening the utility.
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