Japan

Japan’s “zero nuclear power” state accelerating development of renewable energy. As a result, the total amount of grid-connected installations may reach 7 GW this year or triple the installations last year. Ever since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, most of the nuclear power plants have been shut down causing the usage of nuclear power to drop from 33% in 2010 to 2.15% in 2012. The top 10 power utilities significantly increased the usage of thermal power generation from 59.1% in 2010 to 89.8% in 2012. This forced Japan to import large quantities of coal, oil, natural gas and other fuels. These utilities have purchased more power generated from solar energy since 2008. The annual growth rate increased from 9.25% in 2008 to 45.89% in 2011. According to EnergyTrend, the amount of grid-connected installations in Japan has continued to increase.

Will use advanced Japanese technology to do so.

Reform to focus on breaking-up regional utilities.

Total PV sales by Japanese companies also rise.

Eager for Japanese investment in energy sector.

Acquires a majority stake in Vijai Electricals.

Deregulation boosting number of electricity providers.

Hopes high for world’s first offshore wind farm.

Market to reach US$2.8 billion over next five years.

Company will supply green energy to businesses in Japan.

Massive buildup of radioactive water a dangerous problem.

Devices will help Europeans manage power use.

Popular because they can withstand disasters.

Part of Japanese government project.

Plant will generate 11.7 MW.

Plant to be built by Eurus Energy.