Japan added more than 1 GW of solar installed capacity in 2011. The new feed in tariff structure was implemented on the 1st of July in 2012, wherein solar has been given the highest tariff than the other renewable sources of energy. With JPY 42/ kWh, it is also one of the highest solar tariffs … Continue reading Japan Emerged as Third Largest Solar Power Market in 2011
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Nuclear power champions Japan and France turn away
In the wake of floods and earthquakes in Japan back in 2011, the worst disaster that ensued was that of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Since then, there has been a mounting pressure on the Japanese government to cut down its reliance on nuclear power plants and look to alternate modes of power production. Although … Continue reading Nuclear power champions Japan and France turn away
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Japan Solar Power sector analysis
Japan has been involved in solar power development since the early 1990s when the country installed its first solar power plant. It has already become one of the top countries for total solar photovoltaic (PV) panels installed and its companies are leading manufacturers of PV solar panels. Comparing to the installed generation capacity of Solar … Continue reading Japan Solar Power sector analysis
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JGC launches Japan’s largest solar power project
In 2010, JGC invested in two 100,000 kW concentrating solar power (CSP) plants in Spain, which came into commercial operation in February this year. JGC Corporation (Yokohama, Japan) has announced plans to build a 26.5 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Oita City, Japan, in an industrial district owned by Nissan Motor Company Ltd. (Yokohama, … Continue reading JGC launches Japan’s largest solar power project
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Offshore floating wind farm starts trial operation in Japan
The ministry’s spokesperson said that diversifying energy sources in Japan has become a significant national issue after the radioactive disaster at Fukushima No.1 Nuclear Power Plant, stressing that the ministry aims to take advantage of the country’ s first trial as an opportunity for widely developing wind power generation. Japan’s first offshore floating wind farm … Continue reading Offshore floating wind farm starts trial operation in Japan
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Geothermal Energy in the Region – Asia Pacific
The international demand for geothermal energy is heating up. Asia Pacific, host to the world’s top producers of geothermal power, is poised to see significant growth as geothermal energy emerges as a viable source of green, reliable and cut-rate power. While past geothermal usage is minimal, the region is expected to see a boom kindled by the convergence of the following … Continue reading Geothermal Energy in the Region – Asia Pacific
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FIT Regime for wind energy, solar power and geothermal energy in Japan
A new feed-in tariff regime (the “FIT Regime”) for renewable energy power plants (solar energy, wind power, hydro, geothermal energy and biomass) came into effect in Japan on July. A new feed-in tariff regime (the “FIT Regime”) for renewable energy power plants (solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass) came into effect in Japan on July … Continue reading FIT Regime for wind energy, solar power and geothermal energy in Japan
Continue readingJapan Launches The Feed-In Tariff System For Solar Power and Wind Energy
Under the terms of the FIT system, power utilities must purchase electricity from applicable renewable energy sources, including solar energy, wind power, hydro, geothermal energy, biomass, and others.
Continue readingJapan’s first offshore wind farm to start in January
The environment ministry has estimated Japan has the potential to eventually build a huge 1,600 gigawatts of offshore wind power capacity.
Continue readingThailand, Japan Jointly Explore Photovoltaic Solar Energy
Under the joint programme, 10-kilowatt solar power generating cells of five different technologies have been installed at the Sirindhorn Science Home in Bangkok’s suburban Prathum Thani province.
Continue readingJapan to become No. 2 photovoltaic solar energy market
Japan is poised to overtake Germany and Italy to become the world’s second-biggest market for solar power.
Continue readingEthiopia to launch its first wind energy plant
Ethiopia is due to launch its first ever wind farm next month. Upon completion, the wind turbines is expected to generate 120 MW of wind power.
Continue readingNew supply chain study shows wind energy produces more jobs and business growth for Iowa
Iowa?s wind power supply chain comprises 80 Iowa companies with a total of over 2,300 employees in manufacturing alone.
Continue readingAustralia’s Installed Wind Energy Capacity Could Reach 7 Gigawatts by 2014
By the end of 2009, more than 1% of Australia’s electricity demand was provided by wind power. Most of the country’s wind farms exist in South Australia and Victoria, producing a combined installed capacity nearing 2 GW.
Continue readingSMart Wind scoping report for Hornsea offshore wind farms
SMart Wind has submitted a Scoping Report to the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) detailing the proposed approach to the development of the first offshore wind farm projects in the 4 GW Hornsea Zone, UK.
Continue readingChina BAK Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter FY 2010 Results
China BAK Battery Inc. (Nasdaq: CBAK), a leading global manufacturer of lithium-based battery cells, will host a conference call at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
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