Japan

Toshiba to withdraw from nuclear plant construction business

It will cease taking orders on nuclear station construction.

Toshiba to withdraw from nuclear plant construction business

It will cease taking orders on nuclear station construction.

Hokkaido Electric could struggle to retain customers without nuke restarts

Lowering tariffs will be difficult if restarts aren't granted.

Japanese regulators still supportive of Kansai Electric's nuclear restarts

Five in nine reactors have been given preliminary approvals.

Japanese nuclear restarts face intensified opposition

It's going to be fossil fuel for now in Japan.

Japanese firm SB Energy divests stake in 100MW Ibaraki wind project

The sale resulted from differing shareholding views on the farm's future.

Nuclear energy to grab only 4.7% of Japan's total generation by 2026

No thanks to strong public opposition to nuclear restarts.

Japan's solar developers rush to finish approved projects

They have to hit completion before reforms roll out this year.

Japan urges Tepco to hunt for partners for nuclear, grid deals

Tepco will start to actively seek for partnerships next year.

Japan sets bidding limit for solar auctions at 1.5GW

Tenders for 2MW-plus solar plants are being rolled out for 2018-2019.

Japan to fork out $8.7b for UK nuclear project

The project will cost $24.1b with Hitachi covering 10% of the amount.

This chart shows Fukushima's increased dependence on geothermal power

A 270MW geothermal power plant is currently in the pipeline in the prefecture.

Japan's onsen businesses hamper potential geothermal capacity growth

Large-scale projects can take up to 9 years before they become "workable".

Japan to raise loan to Tepco to $123b for Fukushima clean-up

The hike is to cover costs for compensation and decontamination areas around the plant.