Business Aug 13, 2020
Japan banks ink $330 million deal for Qatar's first megasolar project
The project is part of efforts by the Middle East state to increase the renewable portion of its total electricity generation to 20 percent by 2030.
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.
World | FOCUS Jul 31, 2020
A totally green electric grid will dramatically speed up climate action
by David R Baker, Brian Eckhouse and Akshat Rathi
Policy experts question the 15-year timetable for eliminating emissions from the U.S. electrical system, which would indeed be an immense challenge.
Business / Tech Jul 28, 2020
Japanese automakers eye e-fuel as alternative to EVs
by Osamu Tsukimori
Europe has been looking at carbon neutral e-fuel and plans to have it play a crucial role in many modes of transport, from planes and ships to large trucks.
World / Science & Health Jul 23, 2020
Renewable power surpasses fossil fuels for first time in Europe
by William Mathis
Renewable power for the first time contributed a bigger share in the European generation mix than fossil fuels as the fallout from the pandemic cut energy demand. About 40 percent of the electricity in the first half in the 27 EU countries came from renewable ...
Reference / Business | FYI Jul 10, 2020
Japan's coal closure plan a historic milestone, but what’s next?
by Eric Johnston
The nation will still face pressure to further reduce reliance on the fossil fuel, both domestically and abroad.
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 Jul 3, 2020
METI minister signals a major shift for Japan away from coal and toward renewables
Japan has been under fire for continuing to build the carbon-emitting plants at home and financing projects to build them abroad.
Business Jul 2, 2020
Japan aims to shut down 100 inefficient coal plants within decade
The country is expected to maintain its promotion of coal power technology overseas.
Business Jul 2, 2020
Energy innovation spending must triple by 2030 to hit climate goals
Aligning investments to create markets for new clean technologies can avoid locking in emissions that would delay the timeline for hitting crucial climate goals.
Business Jun 30, 2020
Young blood may not be enough to curb Japan’s support for coal power
New language in a high-profile policy review shifting focus toward renewables is expected to be largely be symbolic, said sources familiar with the matter.
Business / Corporate Jun 23, 2020
Environmental shareholder activism comes to Japan as Mizuho faces climate resolution
If the resolution is passed, it could push Japanese banks to live up to recent commitments to end lending for the dirtiest fossil fuel.