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“Now, the Japanese government regards renewables as a major energy source”

Japan is expected to install 6-7 GW in 2018, an impressive feat in the face of a decreasing FIT, cancellation of approved projects, and a sluggish start to its tender program. Here Izumi Kaizuka of leading Tokyo-based market research agency RTS Corporation gives an update on the latest developments in Japan’s PV market.

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Mark Hutchins

08 Aug 2018

Izumi Kaizuka is Principal Analyst and Director of Research Division at RTS Corporation. | Photo: RTS Corp

Of course, the first thing I’d like to ask about is China’s 31/5 announcement. How do you see this affecting Japan’s solar industry? I think that already the module price is lower. For example, JinkoSolar has offered a module at less than $0.30/W. I think that also Chinese inverter manufacturers are now getting forecasts on …

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