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GE Fuji to provide smart grid technology in Japan
GE Fuji to provide smart grid technology in Japan
GE and Fuji Electric will design, build, market and service a new generation of electric meters, supporting Japan’s advancement to a smart grid infrastructure.
Kyocera installs 1,200 PV systems in Japanese schools
Kyocera was chosen to install more than 1,200 PV systems in schools across Japan.
Japanese government contemplates cutting FiT
Japan is considering cutting the rate that utilities pay for surplus solar power by 12.5 per cent in April, according to financial newspaper Nikkei. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to lower the feed-in tariff from the current rate of US$0.584 per kilowatt to US$0.511 per kilowatt.
Japanese scientists develop ‘moth eye’ cell film
The PV industry’s latest innovation in cell design owes as much to Mother Nature as it does to time spent in any laboratory. And it is the water-repellent, antireflective coating of a moth’s eye that has provided the inspiration behind this latest advance in thin-film technology.
Japanese entities to utilize VAWT for practical use
Kogakuin University and Kudo Corporation are now devising ways to put their vertical axis wind turbine technology into practical use.
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.
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