Soaring costs in recent years have upended the investment plans of offshore wind developers globally. Read more
Trump initiated the shift in a series of orders and memoranda directing action by the federal government, with implications that reach across the entire energy landscape. Read more
The country aims to accelerate offshore wind development as part of its decarbonization strategy. Read more
The 50-50 venture, called JERA Nex BP, will include operating assets and development projects with a potential generation capacity of 13 gigawatts. Read more
The country has one of the greenest grids in the world. But even more is needed to electrify the rest of its economy. Read more
The gas utility is expected to make final investment decisions on some of the envisaged projects as early as 2025. Read more
Akimoto said that he received the payment in question, but added that the money was “neither a reward for a job nor a benefit.” Read more
The total amount of electricity generated fell 1.6% year on year to 985.4 terawatt hours in the 12 months to March. Read more
The local government aims to raise its share of renewable energy to 60% from the current 40%, but Hokkaido’s grid needs to be upgraded first. Read more
Japan’s biggest utility, Jera, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) to help fund a massive rollout of renewables. Read more
