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Kyushu T&D Launches Japan’s First 15-to-30-Minute Curtailment Control System

Publication date: June 5, 2026 Kyushu T&D Launches Japan’s First 15-to-30-Minute Curtailment Control System Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) is strengthening measures to reduce renewable energy curtailment. Curtailment refers to a measure in which transmission system operators (TSOs) control power generation output to balance electricity demand and supply. Due to its sunnier weather …

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Japan’s Perovskite Solar Market Projected to Reach 12.5 GW by FY2040

Publication date: May 26, 2026 Japan’s Perovskite Solar Market Projected to Reach 12.5 GW by FY2040 Yano Research Institute released a forecast for Japan’s perovskite market, including tandem-type cells that stack multiple solar cell layers. The institute projects that total domestic installations of single-junction and tandem-type perovskite solar cells will reach 1.822 GW in 2035, …

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J-POWER and Mizuho Complete Hourly Matching Pilot Ahead of GHG Protocol Revision

Publication date: April 27, 2026 J-POWER and Mizuho Complete Hourly Matching Pilot Ahead of GHG Protocol Revision J-POWER, Mizuho Bank, and three other companies announced the successful completion of a pilot project demonstrating “hourly matching,” which verifies that renewable electricity generation and consumption are aligned on an hourly basis(the matched volume was not disclosed). Specifically, …

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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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