Liquified hydrogen receiving terminal at the time of construction in Kobe To get a clear view of our planet’s carbon-neutral future, it helps if you’re in Japan. As renewable-energy efforts to combat climate change ramp up around the globe, Japan’s aggressive goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 applies a full-steam effort to implement innovative ideas […]
Japan’s Ichigo starts up 7.39-MW wind farm
Japanese real estate and renewables investor Ichigo Inc (TYO:2337) said that today marked the start of operation of its first ever wind farm. Before the 7.39-MW wind farm, named Ichigo Yonezawa Itaya ECO Power Plant, Ichigo has built 51 solar farms. The company funded the project through a green loan of up to JPY 3 […]
Japan needs nuclear power, says energy minister
Japan’s energy minister has said he considers nuclear energy “indispensable” if the country is to meet its target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Speaking to the Financial Times, Hiroshi Kajiyama said power shortages last month due to heavy snowfall highlighted Japan’s need for nuclear. Prior to the March 2011 accident at the Fukushima […]
Race for environment leadership in East Asia within Japan’s grasp
AMSTERDAM : In the midst of darkness, a glimmer of hope seems to be emerging for the world this year. The question is whether Japan is really coming along for the journey. A green and just future for all, especially for the youth of today and tomorrow, is within Japan’s grasp but will this unmissable […]