Tag: Asia
Tokyo to Mandate Solar Panels On New-Build Homes
To increase the proportion of renewable energy generation, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will set a precedent by requiring new [...]
Japan to Tackle Red Tape to Boost Renewable Energy
Japan plans to cut approval times for wind projects, open up abandoned farmland, boost grid capacity and other measures [...]
Japan Minister: Renewable Energy to be ‘Major Power Source’
Hiroshi Kajiyama, Japan’s economy minister, said he wants to make renewable energy a “major power source” for the country [...]
Japan Set to Push Past 2030 Renewable Energy Target
A predicted investment of over $US100 billion ($A139 billion) in solar and wind power over the next decade is [...]
Japan Reviewing Power Line Rules to Bolster Renewable Energy
Rules on the use of power transmission lines are being reviewed in order to accelerate the expansion of renewable [...]
Japan to Shift From Coal to Renewable Energy
Japan’s industry minister says his ministry plans to study drawing up a roadmap to reduce coal-fired power generation, while [...]
Japanese Energy Policy: Renewable Energy Subsidies Wane
Renewable energy loses steam as Asian subsidies wane: Capacity growth slows, and coronavirus risks disrupting supply chains. Global capacity for renewable [...]
Fukushima Energy Policy: Plans to Power Region With 100% Renewable Energy
In 2011, the Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima experienced one of the worst meltdowns in history — a [...]
Malaysia Aiming for 20 Percent Renewable Energy Use by 2025
The government is seeking to increase the country’s target of renewable energy generation to 20 percent in the next [...]
China Pushes Regions to Maximize Renewable Energy Usage
China’s parliament will send inspection teams throughout the country to ensure regions are prioritizing renewable energy resources, the official [...]