Shulman Advisory

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 …

Japan Data Center Update 10: Decentralized Data Center Expansion and Growing Local Resistance

Publication date: March 17, 2026  Japan Data Center Update 10: Decentralized Data Center Expansion and Growing Local Resistance Yamaura And TOSYS Partner On Distributed Data Center “NAGANO Model” Construction company Yamaura and ICT service provider TOSYS, both based in Nagano Prefecture, have signed a business alliance agreement to jointly offer a new initiative called the …

METI Moves to Tighten Oversight of Electricity Markets

Publication date: March 7, 2026 METI Moves to Tighten Oversight of Electricity Markets METI plans to expand its supervisory scope over electricity markets to enable it to ensure operational improvements in the Balancing Market and the planned Mid-Long Term Market,with the aim of promoting sound market operation, increasing participation, and stimulating market activity. The proposed …