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The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has approved the first projects for a price gap support program that subsidizes the cost difference between...
Entering the Japanese wholesale electricity market is complex and involves many steps. From language barriers to post-license registrations, each stage presents unique … Continue reading...
Japan registered the hottest summer in history this year, surpassing the previous records in 2023 and 2024 (Nikkei). As Japan transitions from an eventful 2025...
As Japan’s power market continues to evolve following its full retail liberalization in 2016, new electricity retailers face a challenging operating environment. One of the...
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi was elected on Saturday as the first female president of the Liberal Democratic Party and is now set to...
Japan Moves to Develop Hydrogen and Ammonia Supply Chains Japan’s electricity market has undergone a significant transformation since liberalization in 2016, but the landscape continues...
Japan Moves to Develop Hydrogen and Ammonia Supply Chains Since the introduction of the “Designated Wholesale Supply Business Operator System” (commonly referred to as the...
Japan fully liberalized its electricity retail market in April 2016, opening its doors to new entrants for the first time. Foreign companies can participate, but...
The Japan Electric Power eXchange (JEPX) plans to revamp its trading systems in 2026, with the day-ahead (spot) market system set for renewal in February,...
At an expert meeting on the capacity market, the Organization for Cross Regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO) reported the results of a public consultation...
Japan Moves to Develop Hydrogen and Ammonia Supply Chains METI’s co-optimization framework aims to reshape electricity trading dynamics and create new opportunities for international market...
Japan Moves to Develop Hydrogen and Ammonia Supply Chains How new mandatory procurement rules could reshape trading opportunities and market dynamics. Japan’s Ministry of Economy,...
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