Japan

BCPG is selling its entire solar portfolio in Japan to Danish investor Obton, comprising 104MW of operational plants and 13MW of projects, valued at THB 10.38 billion. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021.

Trina Solar enters the industrial energy storage sector in Japan, partnering with Narashinrinsigen to supply 30MWh of storage capacity from 2024. Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 boasts zero battery degradation in the first year of operation. With over 100 global partners and projects exceeding 10 GWh, this collaboration will contribute significantly to the global energy transition.

Discover how Vena Energy's two 20 MW solar parks in Japan will generate enough electricity to power 4,900 homes and their ever-growing network of 45 GW of onshore, offshore, and battery assets in the Asia-Pacific region. Find out more!

Tokyu Land and Renewable Japan have joined forces to deliver 1GW of renewable energy to power Spain and Italy, with a 39.9MW solar PV park already operational. Invest in a greener future when you join this dynamic duo!

Japan Benex Corporation launched a 4-MW rooftop solar array in Ibaraki prefecture, central Japan. Benefit from the electricity and environmental value produced with one of Japan's largest roof-rented photovoltaic arrays, featuring 7,280 solar modules capable of producing 4.16 million kWh of electricity annually.

IHI Corp joins consortium behind innovative HyNQ - North Queensland Energy Project, an integrated green hydrogen & ammonia production & export complex powered by behind-the-meter wind & solar plants. Pre-FEED study complete, FEED to start Q1 2024, launch 2027/2028.

Researchers from Tohoku University and University of Tsukuba in Japan have made a breakthrough in developing a non-volatile phase change memory using a nickelate material. Discover the potential advantages of this material with improved performance, sustainability and lower costs.

Toshiba achieves 16.6% efficiency for its polymer film-based perovskite solar module, setting a new record. The one-step coating process enables a faster production process and a lightweight panel ideal for difficult installation locations. By 2025, Toshiba plans to make this technology available for mass production.

Pattern Energy Group LP announces sale of its Japanese renewable energy assets and majority stake in Tokyo-based GPI to Japanese utility Jera Co Inc and NTT Anode Energy Corp. Portfolio includes 4 GW of wind projects and 6 GW of assets across North America. CEO Hunter Armistead focuses on growing pipeline in US.

Vena Energy and Kyudenko Corporation have successfully completed the Nanao Solar photovoltaic plant in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan; a 51-MW solar park with 118,848 solar panels capable of powering 10,443 homes. This is Vena Energy's first renewable energy project in the region, part of their 43 GW solar park assets across the Asia-Pacific.

Renova Inc and partners break ground on 15-MW/48-MWh lithium-ion battery system in Japan. With a 22% stake, Renova is the first to enter the grid storage battery market and will receive a subsidy from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Operations to begin October 2025.

BloombergNEF report suggests Japan can reduce emissions and import costs by transitioning to mature clean energy technologies. Investing in wind, solar and electric vehicles, as well as in $489.3B grid infrastructure, could help Japan reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and improve energy security.

Orix Bank is providing $2.89 billion in funding for renewable energy and logistics projects this fiscal year, with a goal of 1% return on assets through debt securitization. Leveraging the ESG investment trend, the bank seeks to capitalize on the rising renewables sector.

Vena Energy has obtained JPY-16.9-billion financing for its 53-MW Kasama solar project in Ibaraki, Japan. The project will provide clean energy to over 14,000 households annually, as part of the company's 2.7 GW operational portfolio.

Japanese wind projects programmer Eurus Energy Holdings Corp introduced on Thursday it has actually commenced work on the installment of a 1-MW/3-MWh pilot battery energy storage space system at the 7.65-MW Eurus Tashirotai Wind Farm.