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Japan's stressed power grid faces new test with Arctic blast on way

Business Feb 16, 2021

Japan's stressed power grid faces new test with Arctic blast on way

While Japan is unlikely to see millions plunged into blackouts as in the U.S. currently, the country narrowly avoided power cuts only last month in another wintry spell.

Japan juggles power struggles, hotel woes and what to do with repurposed ATM spaces

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Feb 13, 2021

Japan juggles power struggles, hotel woes and what to do with repurposed ATM spaces

by Mark Schreiber

The unusually cold winter this year is putting a strain on power utilities nationwide.

Beijing’s coldest spell since 1966 is spurring energy prices

Business Jan 8, 2021

Beijing’s coldest spell since 1966 is spurring energy prices

Energy market turmoil in the world’s biggest consumer market is underscoring the chaos a bitterly cold winter is causing across North Asia.

Japan’s historic power market rally triggers government probe

Business Jan 6, 2021

Japan’s historic power market rally triggers government probe

by Aya Takada

Most households and businesses won’t be affected by the volatility, as nearly all power supply contracts are linked to rates independent from the spot market.

Japan's carbon neutrality dilemma: More nuclear power or more renewables?

National Jan 4, 2021

Japan's carbon neutrality dilemma: More nuclear power or more renewables?

by Eric Johnston

Suga's declaration the nation would achieve net zero by 2050 has touched off a debate over the best way to provide a safe, stable, secure and green energy.

Japan lays out plan to steer economy away from carbon by 2050

Business Dec 25, 2020

Japan lays out plan to steer economy away from carbon by 2050

by Ryusei Takahashi

The home of the world's third-largest economy is also the world’s fifth largest emitter of carbon dioxide.

‘The whole city was dark’: China rations electricity for millions

Asia Pacific Dec 22, 2020

‘The whole city was dark’: China rations electricity for millions

by Vivian Wang

The drastic measures point to potential longer-term problems in China’s energy universe, as leaders juggle competing priorities.

Japan aims to be world's No. 3 offshore wind power producer in 2040

Business Dec 16, 2020

Japan aims to be world's No. 3 offshore wind power producer in 2040

The target is an ambitious one for Japan, which currently generates just 20,000 kilowatts through offshore wind farms.

Japan to offer up to ¥800,000 in subsidies for electric vehicles

Business Nov 25, 2020

Japan to offer up to ¥800,000 in subsidies for electric vehicles

The funding will cover vehicles purchases by individuals along with those bought by companies.

China defies Elon Musk’s warnings and pushes ahead with hydrogen

Business Nov 20, 2020

China defies Elon Musk’s warnings and pushes ahead with hydrogen

Chinese officials are promoting the development of hydrogen-powered cars, trucks and buses, with Beijing offering to reward cities that achieve adoption targets.

Kono calls for review of energy-saving subsidies

National Nov 15, 2020

Kono calls for review of energy-saving subsidies

Kono has called for a strict screening of spending plans that seek to take advantage of the government's goal of achieving carbon neutrality in Japan by 2050.

Japan to invite bids for offshore wind plants off Chiba and Akita

Business Nov 13, 2020

Japan to invite bids for offshore wind plants off Chiba and Akita

The facilities are planned for designated areas in Chiba and Akita prefectures and will serve as a test for the technological development and profitability of wind power generation.

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