Japan Bets on Next-gen Solar Power Tech as Key Driver for Clean Energy

While solar energy’s global momentum has accelerated, the sector development in Japan has been strained in recent years due to land, cost and local community issues. New installations in Japan droppe...

Technology Development Trends for Ammonia-fueled Ship

Maritime transportation accounts for 90% of the world's trade and about 3% of its emissions. For Japan, it is even more vital, sustaining imports of food and fuel, and exports of machinery on which t...

Energy Jobs in Japan: Opportunities in Diversity

Smart Energy Expo at Tokyo Big Sight has always been a major event covering the full energy and electricity value chains, but this year it was noticeably larger and more diverse. The BESS sector h...

After a Strong First Year, Sales Outlook for Japan’s GX Bonds Appears Mixed

In February 2024, the Japanese government announced a bold plan to sell ¥20 trillion worth of bonds directly tied to funding a 10-year, ¥150 trillion GX (green transformation) agenda. The program is ...

Why is Ammonia Used as Next-gen Fuel?

In just over a month, applications for Japan’s first large-scale hydrogen subsidy scheme are due to close. The ¥3 trillion of subsidies are expected to support a number of sectors that seek to switch...