Japan

JERA outlines LNG, renewables, hydrogen as 2035 growth pillars

It targets around $6.4b to $12.8b of investment for each pillar.

J-Wind Kaminokuni activates 43 MW wind farm in Hokkaido

The power plant started construction in June 2019.

Japan reduces fossil fuel generation by 8% in 2023

This is driven by the increasing renewables capacity and declining power demand.

Vena Energy and Mitsubishi partner on 31.65 MW Maibara Solar PPA

The project can supply power to 8,560 average households.

Kansai EP's Takahama-4 nuclear reactor to resume operations on 21 May

The company will have all its seven active nuclear reactors in operation.

Stonepeak and CHC form platform for BESS projects in Japan

It initially targets 1 GW of battery projects.

Japan's largest binary geothermal plant begins operations

The 6.5 MW power plant is located in the Minami-Kayabe region of Hakodate City.

Canadian Solar wins 193 MW battery projects in Japan

It secured 13.3% of the total energy storage projects awarded.

JERA and INPEX launch joint study on Japan-Australia CCS

They will capture and transport JERA’s emissions to Australia for storage.

Tachibanawan Thermal Power Plant unit to restart by February 2025

This is due to a crack seen in one of the steam pipes.

J-Power begins renovation work at Ogamigo Hydro project

The hydroelectric power plant started operations in 1971.

ENEOS and Tohoku Power starts 42 MW wind farm

The project could meet the power demand of around 23,100 average homes.

Enfinity Global secures $195m financing for Japan solar power plant

The project could supply 11% of Aomori City’s residential power demand.

Eku Energy to develop its 1st BESS project in Japan

The project is expected to begin operations in July 2026.