Japan carbon neutrality

Japan long term power prices and volatility could remain high

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Forecasting long-term JEPX prices has become imperative for numerous market players. Renewable asset developers negotiate 20-year corporate PPA agreements, large consumers must adjust their energy procurement strategies, and BESS developers strive to comprehend the revenue aspects of their projects, to name a few. An increasing number of service providers offer forecasting solutions specifically tailored for […]

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Hydrogen cannot be Japan’s silver bullet in its decarbonization efforts

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INSIGHTS Hydrogen cannot be Japan’s silver bullet in its decarbonization efforts Japan is betting on Hydrogen to be a major contributor to its 2050 environmental goals. METI has a target of 10% of its power mix to be covered by power plants firing hydrogen/ammonia in 2050 and is also expecting hydrogen to be used for mobility

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Japan is missing an opportunity to promote energy savings

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INSIGHTS Japan is missing an opportunity to promote energy savings With rising energy prices Japan seems to have forgotten its decarbonization goals and is missing on an opportunity to promote energy savings. In April 2021 prime minister Suga announced his target of reducing CO2 emissions by 46% compared to 2013 levels. If the number “46%”

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Japan Hydrogen strategy and its environmental impact

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INSIGHTS Japan Hydrogen strategy and its environmental impact Japan pledged to be a net-zero carbon emission country by 2050 and made hydrogen and ammonia technology and supply chain one of the pillars of its environmental strategy. In 2021 METI revised its Hydrogen Strategy, building on its originally published “Green Growth Strategy”. Japan is planning to

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Japan 2030 carbon emission reduction target: phasing out coal plants?

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INSIGHTS Japan 2030 carbon emission reduction target: phasing out coal plants? Last month Prime minister Suga pledged to reduce Japan carbon emissions by 46% (from 2013 levels) by 2030. If the objective in itself is good news for the climate, no analysis, plan and policies have been disclosed by the government. Japan previous target was

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