Japan Energy Industry
10/09/2020
As other countries are rapidly shifting away from using coal for power generation, Japan continues to heavily rely on this fossil fuel. That said, pressure from abroad and other factors have contributed to changes in the Japanese government’s stance towards coal. This article explores the history of coal in Japan as well as the government’s […]
Read more >09/18/2020
Well into the fifth year of Japan’s deregulated electricity retail market, which opened on April 1, 2016, there’s a lot to look back and reflect upon, and there’s still much to be anticipated. We’re going to zero in on some interesting aspects of the winding road the market has taken so far. Hiccups, Haze and […]
Read more >08/28/2020
Much activity – and much hype – has surrounded the push towards the adoption of hydrogen as a key fuel in Japan. Today we’re going to clear away some of the haze by zeroing in on several key aspects of what’s going on. Policy In December 2017, Japan’s “Basic Hydrogen Strategy” was approved by the […]
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