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...

Solar Developers Look to Nascent P2P Trading to Revive Flagging Profits

Peer-to-peer energy trading, in which consumers and businesses produce and sell electricity between themselves, appears poised to take off in Japan. Two peer-to-peer (P2P) initiatives, one already un...

Top Interview: Chubu Electric Power Co, Inc.

Interview with Sato Hiroki, Senior Managing Executive Officer, Division CEO of Global Business Division Chubu Electric is one of Japan’s biggest power utilities, serving the central region that’s ...