South Africa Turns to China and Japan for Low-Emission Coal Technologies

South Africa’s Electricity and Energy Minister, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, has announced that the government is actively engaging…

Global Coal Power Lost Steam in 2024

Global coal-fired electricity expansion slowed sharply in 2024. A new report shows that countries added only…

Government Subsidy to Advance SAF Production in Japan

LanzaJet has announced that Cosmo Oil has been selected for a FY2024 subsidy from Japan’s Ministry…

Ghana, Japan Sign $13.44 Million Grant Agreement to Improve Power Supply 

Ghana and Japan have signed a $13.44 million grant agreement aimed at improving power supply. The…

Proteus Marine Powers Japan with First MW-Scale Tidal Turbine

Proteus Marine Renewables installed a 1.1MW tidal turbine in Japan’s Naru Strait, marking a key step…

Japan’s $1.5bn Bet on Ultra-Thin Solar Cells in Challenge to China

Japan is betting $1.5bn on a breakthrough in next-generation ultra-thin, light and bendy solar panels, subsidising…

Japan Faces Uncertainty Over DeepSeek’s Impact on Future Energy Demand

Japan’s Industry Ministry recognises the potential rise in electricity demand from expanding data centres but struggles…

India’s Green Hydrogen Developers Eye Off-takers in Japan, South Korea

India’s green hydrogen and green ammonia large project developers are looking to sign offtake contracts in…

Japan’s Power Prices Soar 20% in Cold Spell

Electricity prices in Japan soared by 19.6% on November 19, rising to 15.31 yen per kilowatt-hour…

Japan’s $43M Boost for Ecuador’s Geothermal Energy

Japan has granted $43 million for Ecuador’s Chachimbiro geothermal project, advancing the country’s energy diversification. The…