Japanese utility Jera Co Inc announced this week it has developed and begun operating a highly accurate system for predicting solar power generation. The tool was created in partnership with compatriot Japan Data Science Consortium Co Ltd (TYO:4418), also known as JDSC. It uses weather forecast data and past power generation performance to provide accurate […]
Japan’s JERA says it shut down a 500 MW power plant due to fire – EQ Mag Pro
TOKYO : A fire caused Japan’s biggest power generator JERA to shut down a 500 megawatt (MW) unit at its Chiba thermal power station near Tokyo on Saturday, raising fears of an electricity crunch as a prolonged heatwave keeps demand at high levels. The fire broke out around noon on Saturday near the steam valve […]
Japan’s Jera steps into storage battery sector
Japan’s largest thermal power operator Jera is stepping into the storage battery sector, aiming to ensure stable supplies amid rising use of unstable renewable power sources and further expand its renewable energy output. Jera announced yesterday that it has started a demonstration project to analyse the use of storage batteries owned by domestic companies. The […]