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TEPCO Restructuring to Include SoftBank and Global Funds as Potential Partners

Publication date: July 6, 2026 TEPCO Restructuring to Include SoftBank and Global Funds as Potential Partners According to Nikkei, Tokyo Electricity Power Company (TEPCO) Holdings is advancing negotiations on an equity partnership centered on five potential partners. In addition to Japan-based SoftBank and Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), a domestic investment fund, three foreign fund groups …

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Japan’s Renewable Transition: Progress and Challenges Since the 7th Strategic Energy Plan

Publication date: April 2, 2026 Japan’s Renewable Transition: Progress and Challenges Since the 7th Strategic Energy Plan The Middle East situation has once again exposed Japan’s dependence on imported fuels and reminds us of the importance of increasing energy self-sufficiency, currently at around 15% (Nikkei). The 7th Strategic Energy Plan (7th SEP), published by the …

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