IEEFA report: Reviewing Japan’s energy transition
In the wake of 2011’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan’s electricity sector underwent a complete overhaul, and has now reached a milestone. It is determined to usher in more renewables and a policy push is set to assume a vital role.
Nippon Renewable Energy starts work on 41 MW solar plant in Japan
The Japanese clean energy developer has broken ground on a new large-scale installation in Tochigi Prefecture – one of three such projects the company is embarking on in the region.
SB Energy acquires 30 MW in northern Japan
The Tokyo-based developer and MUL Energy Investment — a unit of Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance — have purchased a project company from conglomerate Marubeni.
SPI Energy unit to sell 4.8 MW in Japan
SPI Solar Japan, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Chinese PV group, has agreed to sell its entire interest in land and project development rights for 4.8 MW of PV capacity near Tokyo.
Etrion posts $110.4 million net loss in 2016
The independent power producer recorded a net loss of $110.4 million from its continuing operations — up sharply from $27.5 million a year earlier — due to impairment expenses totalling $75.7 million, in addition to a net deferred tax write-off of $6.9 million.
1366, Hanwha reach 19.9% efficiency with PERC
The company has simultaneously announced its the first deployment of cells made from its Direct Wafer products in a 500 kW commercial solar array in Japan.
Five takeaways from PV Expo Tokyo 2017
PV Expo Tokyo, the leading solar power show for the world’s third-largest PV market, concluded last week after three full-on days. pv magazine reports on five key takeaways from this year’s show.
PV Expo: Ready, ZEH-dy, go for Japan’s residential solar market
The Zero Energy Home shaped discussions at the PV Expo in Tokyo, as Japan lays out its plans to alter its energy landscape, and solar – as ever – finds a way to fit right in.
Schneider, Acquion unveil storage project in southern Japan
Schneider Electric and Aquion Energy have revealed plans to lead a group of companies in pairing a 122 kW solar system with storage capacity in Kagoshima prefecture.
PV Expo: SolarEdge goes big in Japan with new training and logistics center, expanded staff
The Israeli-headquartered DC power optimizer specialist announces bold new expansion into the Japanese market at PV Expo, Tokyo, including new office and expanded portfolio.
