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.
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.
National Nov 15, 2020
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.
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.
Business | FOCUS Nov 9, 2020
Japan faces high costs in achieving Suga's 2050 carbon neutrality target
by Osamu Tsukimori
The country lacks suitable geography for building many solar and wind farms, and the power sector is just one area in which carbon emissions need to be slashed.
Business Oct 30, 2020
Japan net zero plan hits speed bump as small utilities balk
by Stephen Stapczynski and Aya Takada
Hokkaido Electric Power Co. and Shikoku Electric Power Co. said this week they can’t set deadlines to become emissions neutral because it’s too costly.
National Sep 6, 2020
Japan to compensate for dam water release into prefectural rivers
The land ministry will establish a system of compensating for losses stemming from water release from dams in rivers managed by prefectural governments as a pre-emptive measure to minimize damage from torrential rains, sources have said. The plan, similar to an existing one for water ...
Business Aug 25, 2020
The move would help reduce Japan's reliance on nonrenewable power sources.
World Aug 16, 2020
First fires, now heat: Millions of Californians back in the dark with rolling blackouts
First, it was the prospect of wildfires that took down large swaths of California’s power grid. Now, it’s the worst heat wave in 70 years. Climate change is contributing to increasingly extreme weather in California. Less than a year ago, millions of people were plunged ...
Business Aug 5, 2020
Japan's industry ministry reviewing power line rules to bolster renewable energy
Under the current rules, distribution of electricity generated by coal-fired thermal power is prioritized and limited capacity makes adding renewable sources difficult.
Business Jul 4, 2020
Beginning of the end for megadam projects in China as solar and wind power rise
It’s the beginning of the end for the era of megadam building in China. China Three Gorges Corp. on Monday turned on the first set of generators at the massive Wudongde hydropower plant, deep in the mountains of Yunnan province. About 170 kilometers (106 miles) ...
Business / Corporate Jul 2, 2020
Hitachi ends acquisition of ABB's power grids business and plans expansion
Electronics and machinery giant Hitachi Ltd. has completed the acquisition of a power grids company carved out from Swiss heavy machinery maker ABB Ltd. Hitachi said Wednesday it spent $6.85 billion, or ¥740 billion, to buy an 80.1 percent stake in the power grids company, ...