Japan and Australia, both dedicated in hydrogen development, have unfolded multiple collaborations. The former, in order to accelerate the imports of clean hydrogen for the latter, will be investing US$2.35 billion on converting the coal of the Latrobe Valley in Victoria to clean hydrogen through carbon capture and storage. The collaborated effort is part of […]
Why the Success of Hybrid Vehicle Business is an Obstacle of Japanese Electric Cars? – EQ Mag
Japan is no doubt a major automobile producer. However, the thriving electric vehicle market is now dominated by Chinese and other western automakers, which together capture 90% of total EV sales. Japanese players—which used to have full control over the EV market—now only secure a market share of lower than 5%. A major reason is […]
Japan resumes offshore wind power auctions with revised rules – EQ Mag
TOKYO : Japan has resumed public auctions for offshore wind power projects under revised rules aimed at encouraging a wider range of operators and accelerating the development of infrastructure, the industry and land ministries said on Wednesday. The government has launched the second major round of auctions to select operators for four new areas capable […]
Vena Energy Announces the Commercial Operation of The Aomori 2 Solar Project in Japan – EQ Mag Pro
Vena Energy, Asia-Pacific’s leading renewable energy company, announced today that the 25 MW “Aomori 2” Solar Project has achieved commercial operation. The Project features 44,350 bifacial photovoltaic panels that span an area of 47 hectares in Aomori City in Aomori Prefecture, capable of supplying up to 5,680 local households with clean energy yearly. Compared to […]
Sembcorp Enters Strategic Collaborations with Japan on Low-Carbon Hydrogen Initiatives – EQ Mag Pro
$30/tonCO2 minimum carbon price needed to bring forward fossil fuel phase out and accelerate renewables deployment in Japan – EQ Mag Pro
Political will is vital to make the required policy changes happen LONDON : Amidst an energy crisis and a power supply crunch, today the Japanese power sector is experiencing unprecedented stress owing to its deep dependence on fossil fuels. The country, in addition to adopting a 2050 carbon neutrality target has recently subscribed to a […]
Vena Energy Announces The Commercial Operation Of The Shichinohe 9 Solar Project in Japan – EQ Mag Pro
Vena Energy, Asia-Pacific’s leading renewable energy company, announced today that the 25 MW “Shichinohe 9” Solar Project has achieved commercial operation. The Project can satisfy the electricity consumption of up to 5,681 local households with clean energy yearly, and compared to thermal energy generation, the Shichinohe 9 Solar Project is capable of reducing approximately 15,214 […]
Vena Energy and CDPQ announce first green project bond in Japan – EQ Mag Pro
The inaugural project bond will finance an operational and fully contracted solar project in Japan, which has a capacity of 35 MW Total transaction value of JPY 9.3 billion (approximately CAD 90 million) This is CDPQ’s first financing of a renewable energy project in Japan Vena Energy, a leading renewable energy company in Asia Pacific, […]
Japan tests roads for EV wireless charging with 2025 goal – EQ Mag Pro
Embedded coils from Obayashi and Denso power cars while they drive TOKYO : Japanese construction group Obayashi and auto parts supplier Denso have started testing road pavement designed to power electric vehicles while they drive, aiming to have practical technology in 2025, Nikkei has learned. At Obayashi’s research center in Tokyo, a small EV was […]
Started Operating a 1.6 MW “roof rental” Mega Solar Power Plant in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture: Nippon Benex Co., Ltd. – EQ Mag Pro
Nippon Benex Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture; President: Yohei Kobayashi; hereinafter: Nippon Benex Corporation) is a solar power plant named Benex, which rents the roof of Prologis Park Kobe 5, a logistics facility in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. We are pleased to inform you that the Kobe 5 Solar Port has started operation. […]