Japan

Sumitomo Corporation to retire 56 MW coal-fired plant

The power plant has been operating since October 2004.

JERA starts operations for Ishikari Bay offshore wind farm

It is the largest commercial wind farm in Japan, and the first to use 8,000 kW wind turbines.

JERA starts operations of Yokosuka coal-fired power station

The coal-fired power station has a generating capacity of approximately 650 MW.

Vena Energy breaks ground for Nakaura Wind Project

The facility is expected to supply over 4,000 households over Nagasaki Prefecture.

4 Japanese energy firms chosen for offshore wind power project in Akita Prefecture

The project will be located off Oga City, Katagami City, and Akita City in Akita Prefecture.

74.8 MW biomass plant starts operations in Japan

It can supply power to around 150,000 households.

Vena Energy starts 2 solar projects in Japan

The projects have a total capacity of 20 megawatts.

bp joins Japan’s retail electricity market

The business will operate under the name bp energy Japan.

JERA establishes energy supply measures for heavy winter season

The plans involve to secure kW and KWh for a stable energy supply.

JERA strikes deal with Yamanashi Prefecture for regional hydrogen value chain

It involves the green hydrogen-generating Yamanashi Model Power-to-Gas (P2G) System.

Eurus Energy launches 18.83 MW Tabito Wind Farm

It will supply power for over 14,000 households, reducing 19,000 tonnes of emissions per year.

Morinomiyako Biomass Power Plant begins operation

The 75 MW plant has an annual transmission capacity of 553.3 million kWh.

KEPCO and trade firm ink deal for the development of liquefied CO2 carriers

Both firms will cover a feasibility study for the transport of liquefied CO2.

Japan firms expand deal with US’ TerraPower for SFR development

The MoU expanded the role of all four parties in the creation of a standard reactor design.

JERA begins mass-scale storage system project using recycled EV batteries

The demonstration energy storage project will be in cooperation with Toyota.