Japan

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.

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.

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.

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.