BP is in talks to exit the Yuza offshore wind project in Yamagata, highlighting growing pressure on Japan’s offshore wind economics and policy framework.
Japan’s latest breakthrough in quantum dot solar cell ink technology could strengthen the race for next-generation photovoltaics, offering lower costs, flexible applications, and improved large-area production potential.
Japan’s Toyo Construction takes delivery of DISCOVERY, a ¥30 billion cable-laying vessel designed to strengthen offshore wind construction and subsea cable capacity.
Japan is pursuing energy security and decarbonisation in parallel. SMART ENERGY WEEK 2026 highlights the growing role of offshore wind, hydrogen, CCUS and nuclear.
Japan’s hydrogen economy gains momentum as INPEX advances blue hydrogen power generation and Yamaha Motor expands industrial hydrogen applications with Chubu Electric.
NEDO has launched a study on wind turbines suited to Asia-Pacific markets, aiming to strengthen Japan's offshore wind supply chain, testing infrastructure, and global competitiveness.