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METI Addresses Demand Growth and Supply Security in Power Market Reforms

Publication date: May 1, 2026  METI Addresses Demand Growth and Supply Security in Power Market Reforms Rising energy demand, driven by data center expansion, is increasingly driving power market conditions in Japan, while growing renewable capacity is reshaping supply dynamics. To grapple with the changing energy market, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) …

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Japan Data Center Market Update 8: Tokyo to Introduce First Prefectural DC Construction Guidelines

Publication date: March 3, 2026  Japan Data Center Market Update 8: Tokyo to Introduce First Prefectural DC Construction Guidelines Tokyo to Formalize Data Center Development Standards and Launch JPY 9.6 Billion Incentive Program The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to establish Japan’s first prefectural-level guidelines for DC development to balance surging AI-driven demand with local environmental …

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