Tokyo’s main power company is using blockchain distributed ledger technology to assess how customers on its new renewable energy tariffs could use solar, batteries and electric vehicles to trade energy via the grid. TEPCO, formerly the monopoly utility supplier and grid operator for a large region surrounding the Japanese capital city, launched TRENDE, a renewable […]
Japan Aims to Host First Renewables-Powered Olympics
Japan is aiming to host the first Olympic Games powered solely by renewable sources. If successful, this could help the country carve a new niche in the global order as a champion of climate action and environmental protection – and set off a clean energy race in the process. As well as committing to 100% […]
Japan drags India to WTO over import duties on certain electronic goods
Japan has dragged India to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the import duties imposed on certain electronic goods, according to the global trade body. Japan has accused India of “continuously and systematically” raise import duties on these goods after announcement of ‘Make in India’ campaign in September 2014, according to a communication released by […]
Japan’s Softbank earmarks $20 billion for India from its $100 billion Vision Fund
The SoftBank Vision Fund, the worlds largest technology-focused fund, which is worth $100 billion, is planning to earmark $20 billion for India, sources privy to the developments told CNBC-TV18. The Japanese multinational is likely to invest this amount over a period of five to seven years, said people familiar with the matter. The fund was […]
MUFG Bank develops strategic financing scheme in Japan
JFE Engineering launches safe and clean energy facility in Japan
Kumamoto (Japan): JFE Engineering has agreed to start regional energy business, in Kumamoto Prefecture. The project is flagged off by a new company, “Smart Energy Kumamoto”, established by JFE Engineering and Kumamoto city participates in the management of the company by investing in it. The company plans to expand its power supply and energy management […]
Etrion secures all permits for 45 MW Niigata solar project in Japan
Geneva, Switzerland: Etrion Corporation (“Etrion” or the “Company”) (TSX: ETX / OMX: ETX), a solar independent power producer, announces an update on its 45 megawatt (“MW“) Niigata solar photovoltaic (“PV”) project under development in the Niigata prefecture in northern Japan. Management Comments Marco A. Northland, Etrion’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “I am very pleased to […]
Pacifico Energy Commences Construction on 102 MW Utility Scale Solar Power Plant in Ako-gun, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
TOKYO: Pacifico Energy K.K. (Head Office: Minato, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the commencement of construction of a 102.144 MW(DC) solar power generation plant in Ako, Hyogo Prefecture. The Ako plant will be constructed on the site of a golf course in Ako-gun, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Operations are expected to start in Spring of 2021. […]
ABB and Porsche will jointly develop next generation electric vehicle chargers in Japan
Pioneering technology leader ABB has teamed up with Porsche Japan to develop a dedicated high-power charger for Porsche’s electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan. ABB has entered into an agreement to deliver its market-leading electric vehicle infrastructure for Porsche Japan’s EVs, including Taycan, the automaker’s first fully electric car, set to enter the Japanese market in […]
Pacifico Energy Commences Construction on 102 MW Utility Scale Solar Power Plant in Ako-gun, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
TOKYO: Pacifico Energy K.K. (Head Office: Minato, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the commencement of construction of a 102.144 MW(DC) solar power generation plant in Ako, Hyogo Prefecture. The Ako plant will be constructed on the site of a golf course in Ako-gun, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Operations are expected to start in Spring of 2021. […]