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...

Is It a Ship, or Real Estate? No – It’s a Floating Wind Turbine

While Japan’s government is betting on floating wind power to be a key driver in renewables expansion in order to achieve 2040 emissions and clean energy targets, industry players are asking for new ...

Pumped Hydro: The Emerging Backbone of Japan’s Energy Transition

Pumped storage hydropower, a late 19th century technology that was largely ignored by the markets for decades, is now emerging as pivotal to bringing balance and stability to Japan's grid as the nati...