Japan's Offshore Wind Market

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry and OCCTO's third round Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction concluded in May 2026, awarding 1,705 MW to storage projects...

In follow-up to our recent post on Australia's hydrogen strategy, and in preparation for the release of Canada's strategy, in this post we outline Japan's and South Korea's national hydrogen...

A summary of the Act on Special Measures Concerning the Procurement of Renewable Electric Energy by Operators of Electric Utilities in Japan.

Japan's third long-term decarbonized power source auction reveals a strategic shift in the country's energy transition, with LNG-fired thermal power receiving significantly increased capacity awards while battery energy storage faces stricter requirements and reduced allocations. The results reflect heightened geopolitical considerations, including country-of-origin limitations on battery equipment and an emphasis on energy resilience, alongside measures to accommodate rising project development costs throu

Natural gas, including LNG, is widely described as a "transition fuel" because it can reduce CO2 emissions compared with coal while being reliable, stable and affordable.

On 13 February 2024, the Japanese government approved a new legislation bill to provide subsidies to suppliers of hydrogen and ammonia.

Working with Japanese Clients is a series of videos commenting on current trends and topics relevant to Japanese corporations.

This Commentary provides a summary of the Amendments, particularly as they affect current and future solar projects in Japan.

The Japanese renewable energy market has enjoyed substantial growth since the implementation of the Act, as evidenced by the number of facilities certified by METI and the aggregate amount of power generating capacity represented by these facilities.

Effective July 1, 2012, Japan implemented a new feed-in tariff system pursuant to the Act on Special Measures Concerning the Procurement of Renewable Energy by Operators of Electric Utilities, also known as the "FIT Law," enacted on August 26, 2011.