Aomori Moves Forward With Renewables Tax Plan

The development of Japan’s renewable energy sector continues to face some unexpected challenges, with local governments voting into power a new generation of leaders who are more willing to challenge...

Hydrogen Fueling Homes – A New World of Residential Energy Services

Hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing homes has so far proved contentious. It was tested as a fuel for home heating in the UK, with experiments also held in Sweden, the U.S. and elsewhere. Opposition to t...

Can Solar Cars Jump From Promising Experiment to the Real Road?

A year ago, the Kawasaki city authority launched a zero-emission EV station that charges with solar power generated from the panels installed on the garage rooftop. However, a half-day was needed to ...

New Capacity Auction Seeks Stability via Long-Term Deals for Clean Power

In January, Japan marked a significant milestone in the country’s capacity market with the launch of a “long-term power decarbonization auction system” that seeks to partly sponsor construction of ne...

What’s the Future for Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPP and Trust in TEPCO?

It’s been a long journey, longer than the zodiac animal cycle, but the stars are finally lining up for Tokyo Electric (TEPCO). The operator behind the Fukushima disaster is closer than ever to bringi...