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Sharp to mass produce new solar cell
At an annual production capacity of 200 MW within fiscal year 2010, Sharp Corporation will begin mass producing its new single crystalline solar cell with high conversion efficiency.
Sharp to mass produce new solar cell
At an annual production capacity of 200 MW within fiscal year 2010, Sharp Corporation will begin mass producing its new single crystalline solar cell with high conversion efficiency.
Shimane nuclear plant resumes generation on Dec. 6
Chugoku Electric Power Co would restart the 820-megawatt No.2 reactor at its sole Shimane nuclear plant around Dec. 2. Power generation is then expected to resume on Dec. 6.
Chubu to purchase LNG from BG Group
Chubu became the first Japanese electric power company to agree on a long term purchase of LNG derived from CBM.
Japanese companies establish nuclear group
A consortium of 13 Japanese companies will establish the "International Nuclear Energy Development of Japan Co., Ltd." or JINED today.
Shutdown of Hamaoka nuclear power reactor extended
Chubu Electric Power extended the scheduled shutdown, beginning in late September, of Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station Reactor No. 5.
Chubu develops third mega-solar station
Chubu Electric will construct an 8 MW solar power station in Miho, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City. The new station is scheduled for commencement of operation in FY2014, and its operation will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 4,000 metric tons per year.
ADB issues bonds for Asian clean energy
ADB will issue its inaugural Clean Energy Bond to support its clean energy projects in Asia and the Pacific.
Japan at par with US solar capacity
The SEPA-led fact-finding mission to Japan returned with a refreshed outlook on the US solar power market.
Chubu to construct solar facility at Iida
Chubu Electric has agreed to construct a mega-solar facility in cooperation with Iida City.
Japan earmarks $5.85M for carbon offsetting program
Japan will provide $5.85m in subsidies to 15 firms to undergo studies for emission-cutting projects overseas.
Japanese companies secure uranium purchase rights
Three Japanese companies have secured long-term uranium purchase rights with Uranium One or U1. The new agreement signed by Tokyo Electric Power Corporation, Toshiba and the Japan Bank for International Corporation also ends their investment in U1, a major Canadian-listed producer and marketer of uranium.
Japanese consortium prepares for new nuclear company
A consortium of six Japanese companies established a new office for a new nuclear company. Tentatively named "International Nuclear Energy Development of Japan," this new company will be engaged in the activities to establish proposals for nuclear power plants projects in the emerging countries.
Chubu creates electric-powered reactors
Chubu Electric has developed an explosion-proof electric-powered reactor for chemical and foodstuffs factories.
TEPCO bases wind research on Japan's environment
TEPCO will launch the "Experimental Study on Offshore Wind Power Generation Systems" in June.
Low carbon goals alter solar project plans
Yamanashi Prefecture and TEPCO agreed to move the inauguration schedule for the mega solar power generation project to January 2012.
Chubu to process MOX fuel in Britain
Chubu Electric Power will conduct MOX fuel processing at the Sellafield MOX Plant in Sellafield, England. This is based on an agreement concluded by Chubu Electric with Global Nuclear Fuel-Japan Co., Ltd. for the processing of MOX fuel from all plutonium recovered in Britain.
Monju nuclear reactor restarted
Japan's Monju fast-breeder reactor resumed operations last 6 May 2010 after 14 years and five months of suspension due to a sodium coolant leak and a resultant fire.
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