The Impact of Environmental Regulation on Japan’s Wind Farms

Japan’s wind power sector, despite its vast potential, remains tethered to a labyrinthine approval process. While the country’s solar industry has surged since the introduction of feed-in tariffs in ...

Trump Seeks ‘Energy Dominance’ Amid Complex Realities

When Donald Trump takes office on January 20, it’s clear that he will be a far more aggressive and determined nationalist president, on all major issues, than during his first term in office from Jan...

Energy Jobs in Japan: Finding and Engaging Talent Online

LinkedIn. The greatest job website globally that purports not to be a job website is the first port of call for many companies expanding into new markets, hiring key experienced and skilled professio...

Why Japan is Happy About Climate Finance at COP29

The contentious and protracted COP29, the COP of "climate finance," concluded on November 24, hours into overtime in Azerbaijan, a country that derives half its GDP from oil and gas. The event was a ...

Offshore Wind Auctions Bet on Incremental Improvements to Boost Sector

As Japan braces for the outcome of Round 3 offshore wind tenders, industry insiders are growing restless. Incremental tweaks to the auction framework over recent years have sought to address pricing ...