To Keep the Lights On, New Energy Market Rules Collide With Reality

The power sector is staring down a winter of possible blackouts and strained resources at peak demand. That’s odd because the Capacity Market, which became effective this year, was conceived by the n...

Energy Jobs in Japan: Why Is Hiring Statistically Harder Here

Japan has long been known as a tough talent market. Challenges such as an aging population, long-term employment with large corporations, and a tendency toward privacy are all frequently cited as cha...

What’s Next for Japan’s Energy Sector After the Diet Election?

The stability that has underpinned Japanese energy policy for decades is now facing doubts. Since losing its Diet majority last week, the ruling LDP has lost some control over the implementation of i...

Building an Offshore Wind Workforce: Japan Struggles to Train Skilled Talent

This is the second article looking at measures to foster skills needed to advance the expansion of wind power generation in Japan. In the next five years, Japan’s preparedness for the expansion of...

Hydrogen Project Rollout in Japan Waylaid by Choppy Politics and Cost

After years of planning, new hydrogen and ammonia projects in Japan were expected to get the green light in 2024 with the rollout of state subsidies. Industry expectations were high and potential exp...