Cable Thefts on the Rise, Potentially Slowing Bess Investments at Solar Farms

This summer, copper thefts soared globally, most notably dealing a $200 million loss to Aurubis, a Germany-based copper producer. Metal thefts are also rising in Japan, where the number of such incid...

Geopolitical Tensions Cloud Japan-China Energy Cooperation

Since 1945, Chinese-Japanese relations in the energy sector have evolved significantly, influenced by changing economic priorities, diplomatic goals, and global energy dynamics. Today, due to geopoli...

Japan Looks Far Offshore With Floating Wind Technology

As the pace of adding new solar farms slows and onshore wind farms face greater scrutiny from local officials, offshore wind may prove the best route to expand Japan’s renewables capacity in the comi...

Japan Bets Big on Developing Carbon Capture in Asia-Pacific

While the future of the energy transition is inherently uncertain, two things have long been clear to many energy analysts. First, energy demand in Asia Pacific will continue to grow in the coming de...

Large-Scale Storage Battery Projects on the Rise To Manage Power Curtailments

Japan has seen a spate of storage battery projects announced in recent months. Many seek to take advantage of state subsidies as central and local governments push for more renewables. The goal is to...