Japan

SoftBank and Bloom Energy form JV

Company will supply green energy to businesses in Japan.

SoftBank and Bloom Energy form JV

Company will supply green energy to businesses in Japan.

IAEA probe team to investigate radioactive water leak at Fukushima

Massive buildup of radioactive water a dangerous problem.

Toshiba markets energy meters in Europe

Devices will help Europeans manage power use.

Fuel cells taking-off in Japan

Popular because they can withstand disasters.

Radioactive water at Fukushima can kill people

Danger from radioactive water rises by 18 times.

Japan encouraging energy efficient apartments

Will launch an energy assessment system for apartments.

Japan boosts commercial solar capacity target

Part of incentive program for clean energy.

Mitsubishi boosting solar power holdings in Europe

Buys 50% stake in two solar PV plants in France.

Major Japanese firms turning to biomass for power

Government subsidy program responsible for growth.

Solar boom threatens to overwhelm Japan’s power grid

More solar developers being denied access to grid.

TEPCO plans to increase electricity rates again

Alternative to restarting its moribund nuclear plants.