Japan renewable energy

Tokyo’s metropolitan government is requiring new construction to use solar panels, but the industry’s reliance on parts from Xinjiang poses a thorny moral dilemma.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced the Japanese government to confront its energy sufficiency woes. Speeding up the development of offshore wind power is one solution.

As extreme weather intensifies, companies like Samsung, Toshiba, and Alibaba must commit to renewable energy.

The nuclear accident also marked a defining moment in Japan’s energy debate.

Decarbonization usually means boosting renewable energy, but Japan is also looking to push nuclear energy.

To increase energy self-sufficiency after the 2011 nuclear disaster, renewables are Japan’s only option.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe certainly thinks so.

Japan confirms role of renewables and nuclear as the 5th Strategic Energy Plan is approved by the Japanese Cabinet.

The foreign minister's advisory panel on climate change is a wake-up call for Japan.

Tokyo hopes to make cheaper LNG and renewables the basis of its energy supply.

While clean energy production is surging, the national grid is unable to cope.