Japan's renewables capacity

Kumamoto Forest Generation starts 75 MW Yatsushiro biomass plant

It could generate 480 million kWh of power yearly.

ENEOS Renewable to supply solar power to JR West via KEPCO

It will generate power from a solar project with a total output of 18,000 kW.

ORIX to build 134 MW energy storage facility in Shiga

The project’s construction will begin in November.

Renova unit’s biomass plant supplies power to NTT Docomo

The plant began selling on long-term fixed-price contracts with power retailers in 2023.

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.

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.

Sonnedix secures $34.4m refinancing for Japanese solar projects

The fund will cover eight solar projects with a total capacity of 19 MW.

Renova's Ishinomaki Hibarino Biomass Power Plant commences operations

Its annual power production can meet the yearly consumption of 170,000 households.

Offshore wind capacity in South Korea and Japan to surpass onshore installations

However, their offshore capacity is expected to only exceed 200 MW in 2025.

J-POWER launches country-wide collaboration for offshore wind power promotion

It has united 13 energy entities for the Floating Offshore Wind Technology Research Association.

Invenergy starts 63 MW Japan wind farm

The Rustsu Wind Energy Center can meet the demands of 35,000 households.

Japan’s 21-MW wind farm starts operations in Hokkaido

J-Power owns 70% of the operator, whilst 30% is held by SymEnergy.