In Short : Japan has announced a new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from 2013 levels by 2035, aiming for net-zero by 2050. The plan boosts renewable energy to 40-50% and nuclear power to 20% by 2040. Critics argue it lacks a clear coal phase-out strategy, raising concerns over its effectiveness in […]
India signs first-ever green ammonia export agreement with Japan – EQ
In Short : India has signed its first-ever green ammonia export agreement with Japan, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy sector. This agreement underscores India’s growing role in the global green energy market, as it prepares to export green ammonia, produced using renewable energy sources, to Japan. The partnership highlights the commitment […]
Japan picks three consortia to develop 1.4 GW of offshore wind – EQ
The Japanese government has selected three consortia to deliver 1.4 GW of projects under its second offshore wind tender, it was announced on Wednesday. German energy company RWE AG (ETR:RWE) has secured the largest project, a 684-MW scheme, in partnership with Mitsui & Co Ltd (TYO:8031) and Osaka Gas Co Ltd (TYO:9532). The consortium was […]
Japan aims to become major offshore wind energy producer – EQ Mag
Japan is taking significant steps to establish itself as a major player in the global offshore wind energy sector, joining the ranks of China and the United Kingdom. The country is committed to transitioning to a zero-emission economy while ensuring energy security. Japanese companies currently hold offshore wind assets in various countries, including Taiwan, Belgium, […]
Japan Embarks on Bold Mission to Harness Solar Power from Space by 2025 – EQ Mag
In a forward-thinking step towards sustainable energy, Japan has charted a bold course for a future of sustainable energy. The nation’s ambitious plan? Transferring solar power from outer space to Earth by 2025, breathing new life into the increasingly prevalent solar power trend. Solar power has evolved from its beginnings in space missions and remote […]
Japan earmarks $107 billion for developing hydrogen energy to cut emissions, stabilize supplies – EQ Mag
TOKYO : Japan’s government on Tuesday adopted a revision to the country’s plans to use more hydrogen as fuel as part of the effort to reduce carbon emissions. The plan sets an ambitious target to increase the annual supply by six times from the current level to 12 million tons by 2040. It also pledges […]
Toyota wants to make more than just EVs and has plenty of company – EQ Mag
DETROIT: When Japan played host to Group of Seven (G7) leaders last week, the country’s top auto executives formed a united front to deliver a familiar message: Let’s throw everything we’ve got at carbon emissions reduction, and not just batteries. It’s an appeal that Akio Toyoda of Toyota Motor Corp has been making for several […]
G7 members should not compete against each other on renewables: European Commission President – EQ Mag
HIROSHIMA, Japan : The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations should work together to access technology and secure sources of critical minerals for a green transition, creating additional manufacturing capacity rather than competition, a top European diplomat said on Friday. The G7 is accelerating its push towards greener technologies after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted […]
Japan to fund pvt sector RE projects – EQ Mag
New Delhi: Japan is looking at financing private sector renewable energy projects in India, the India head of the country’s development agency said in an interview. Saito Mitsunori, chief representative in India of JICA, or Japan International Cooperation Agency, said in an interview that so far the agency has provided lines of credit to state-run […]
Toyota India starts exporting EV components to Japan – EQ Mag
TKAP has started exporting the e-Drive (a key part of the electrified powertrain) to Japan, and to Indonesia and Thailand. The fact that Toyota India is exporting the e-Drive to Japan is a shot in the arm for the Make in India initiative, considering that quality standards of Japan are so tough to meet. In […]