Japan

Obton, GSSG Solar JV acquires 117-MW solar portfolio in Japan
Danish investor Obton and GSSG Solar team up again to acquire 117-MW solar portfolio in Japan, powering over 30,000 households with clean energy.
Jul 8, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, obton, GSSG
Eneos Renewable Energy's 49-MW Solar Partnership in Japan
ERE partners with WAKO Group and AAP to develop 49 MW of solar power in Japan, set to enter construction phase this year for operation in 2027.
Jun 28, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, PV Power Plant, Eneos Renewable Energy
Toyota Tsusho secures solar power from Canadian Solar in Japan
Canadian Solar Inc shines in Japan with two new photovoltaic parks, partnering with Toyota Tsusho Corp for sustainable energy solutions.
Jun 19, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Canadian Solar, Asia, PV Power Plant
Google Signs Solar PPAs for Japanese Data Centres
Google's new solar power agreements in Japan demonstrate its commitment to sustainable infrastructure and reducing its carbon footprint.
May 24, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, Google
Novel Technique Grows Single-Crystal Perovskite Hydrides for Conductivity Study
Japanese researchers pioneer new method for growing single-crystal perovskite hydrides, unlocking potential for hydrogen storage and superconducting technologies.
May 21, 2024 // Technology, Japan, Asia, perovskite
Japan's First Offshore Floating Solar Plant Powers Tokyo Bay
Revolutionizing renewable energy in Japan, SolarDuck and Tokyu Corp launch the country's first offshore floating solar power plant, powering electric vehicles and boats. #sustainableenergy
May 10, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Floating PV, Japan, Asia, PV Power Plant
Enfinity secures $195M for 70MW Japan solar plant
Enfinity Global Inc secures $195 million for 70-MW solar plant in Japan, supporting Aomori's clean energy goals and powering thousands of households. CEO committed to carbon neutrality by 2050.
Apr 29, 2024 // Plants, Japan, Asia, PV Power Plant, Enfinity
Eku Energy's 30-MW Battery Project Powers Up Japan
Eku Energy partners with Tokyo Gas for a cutting-edge energy storage project in Japan, set to power thousands of homes for hours on end.
Apr 25, 2024 // Storage, Japan, Asia, Eku Energy
Sonnedix's Solar Success: 18 MW Refinancing in Japan
Sonnedix secures JPY-5.29-billion refinancing for 18 MW solar capacity in Japan, showcasing commitment to global asset optimization and growth in Japanese solar market.
Apr 19, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, Japan, Sonnedix, Asia
Jera Launches 20-GW Global Green Energy Platform
Jera Co's new venture, JERA Nex, aims to deploy 20 GW of green energy by 2035, led by Nathalie Oosterlinck to drive a future of sustainable, affordable power.
Apr 15, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Japan, Asia, Jera Co
Japan Boosts Perovskite Solar Tech with Tariff Incentives
Japan's push for perovskite solar technology aims to revolutionize urban energy generation, with domestic companies leading the charge towards a sustainable future.
Mar 8, 2024 // Technology, Japan, Asia, perovskite
Dominion Sells 38-MW Solar Park to Japan
Dominion divests another large PV plant in Spain, taking its total divestment to over EUR 200 million. Invest in the future of renewable energy!
Dec 29, 2023 // Plants, Japan, Asia, dominion, Solar Park
SKY Perfect JSAT Expands Solar Forecasts Worldwide
SKY Perfect JSAT is launching its "Solar Meilleur" service in Europe to help solar power plants predict solar radiation & generate yield forecasts using weather satellite data & AI-supported devices. "Solar TAMAGO" will help traders in Europe take advantage of short-term solar power trading opportunities.
Dec 28, 2023 // Technology, Japan, Asia, SKY Perfect JSAT
Gurin Energy Enters Japan with 500MW Battery Project
Gurin Energy Pte Ltd announces construction of 500-MW/2-GWh BESS in Japan, the largest of its kind in Asia. Set for completion in 2026, this JPY 91 billion project will help Japan meet its renewable energy goals & add 10GW of storage capacity by 2030.
Dec 20, 2023 // Storage, Japan, Asia, Gurin Energy
Aisin Corp Signs VPPA for 50 MW from Texas Solar Plant
Aisin Corp, a Japanese automotive parts supplier, has partnered with Greenalia to reserve 50 MW of energy from Texas' Misae II solar project. Greenalia will generate 130 GWh of electricity annually for Aisin's North American unit, 18% of the project's capacity. Misae II is expected to be operational by late 2025 and could expand up to 695 MWdc.
Dec 15, 2023 // Plants, Japan, Asia, Aisin Corp