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Japan, US governments asked to beef up nuclear energy dev't
The JAIF and NEI asked the two governments to improve the energy market and regulation.
Japan, US governments asked to beef up nuclear energy dev't
The JAIF and NEI asked the two governments to improve the energy market and regulation.
Vena Energy starts operations of 2 solar projects in Japan
The Kawakami 2 and Aomori 2 solar projects have a total capacity of 56MW.
Japan’s gas consumption to dip 5% in 2023
This comes as nuclear restarts are expected next year.
JERA partners with Intertrust to develop digital platform against climate change
The platform will in installing secure energy systems.
Vena Energy, CDPQ partner to develop first green project bond in Japan
It will finance a 35MW solar project.
JERA, Uniper partner to procure LNG, clean ammonia
This is to improve stability of energy supply in Japan and Germany.
JRE’s 80MW solar power plants go online
It can meet the yearly demand of around 21,980 average households.
JERA wins public auction for additional power capacity
It will be carried out from 4 January to 28 February 2023.
Vena Energy bags JPY5.36b green loan for 17MW solar project
The project is scheduled to start commercial operation in 2023.
JERA to acquire 35.1% stake in Vietnam RE firm
Vietnam-based Gai Lai Electricity currently has around 600MW capacity.
Japan close to hitting 2030 renewables target
The country set a 36-38% renewable energy target in 2030.
Japan’s JERA posts JPY11.7b loss in Q1
This is a JPY75.8b drop from the JPY64b profit last year.
Japan should consider alternative power sources to avoid supply shortage: Fitch
Natural gas holds the largest share in the country’s power mix.
Renewables, nuclear could replace LNG’s share in Japan’s energy mix
LNG’s share in the power mix is expected to fall to 20% from 37%.
Employment in Japan’s energy storage industry to focus on senior positions: report
This led to a sharp increase in the annual base salaries ranging from JPY15m-20m.
Around 17% professionals in Japan’s wind sector get more than JPY40m
This is more than the 1% recorded in 2021.
Nuclear restart calls rise in Japan amidst surge in oil, gas prices
LNG on-arrival prices rose 62% YoY in January, according to Fitch.