Energy Jobs in Japan: Investing in Education

Often we have written about the shortage of talent across various growth segments of the energy sector. This is a global challenge, with LinkedIn sharing in a report that the increase in job postings...

TEPCO Unit Pitches Bitcoin Mining as a Way to Roll out More Renewables in Japan

The following is a condensed version of a report that was published as part of our company’s GxxD series, which examines the nexus between decarbonization (GX) and digitalization (DX) trends in Japan...

Potential Copper Shortages Loom: Demand-Side Measures Needed

The International Copper Study Group (ICSG) forecasts that this year will see a 162,000-ton copper surplus globally, and a 94,000-ton surplus in 2025. Nevertheless, the U.S. and the EU classify coppe...

The 5DS of Critical Raw Materials in Japan

On June 7, the energy agency (ANRE) made a startling admission about Japan’s vulnerability in critical raw materials. A mere three years after trumpeting a heightened focus on boosting the nation’s s...

How EVs Can Help Build Reliability Into the Grid

Japan increasingly seeks ways to use electric vehicles for purposes other than driving. The pace of EV adoption has been slow so far, but government task forces are exploring how to optimize the pote...