Orix Corporation to Issue its First Green Bond in Japan Updated On Tue, Jan 28th, 2020 by Saurenergy The ORIX Corporation (ORIX) has decided to issue its first Green Bond (unsecured straight bonds) in the domestic market of Japan. The ORIX Corporation (ORIX) has decided to issue its first Green Bond (unsecured straight bonds) in the domestic market of Japan. Green bonds are bonds issued by companies to finance green projects (such as […] Read more
JRE Commission 44 MW Solar Energy Plant in Fukushima Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy JRE has commenced commercial operation of its 44 MW Nishinosato solar energy park in Fukushima The Japan Renewable Energy Corporation (JRE) has announced that it has commenced commercial operation of its 44 MW Nishinosato solar energy park in Japan’s Fukushima prefecture. The Nishinosato Solar Park, located in Nishigo village, was developed in partnership with […] Read more
Daiwa Energy to Acquire 40% Stake in Renewables Investment Firm Aquila Capital Updated On Sat, Dec 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy Daiwa Energy has announced that it has decided to enter into a strategic partnership with Aquila Capital to acquire a 40 percent stake in the company. Tokyo headquartered Daiwa Energy and Infrastructure (DEI) has announced that it has decided to enter into a strategic partnership with Aquila Capital Holding to acquire a 40 percent stake […] Read more
Japanese Offshore Wind Growth Matched by Foreign Interest Updated On Wed, Dec 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Japan has been witnessing an upsurge in the number of companies showing interest in its fledgling offshore wind sector, according to new research. GlobalData’s research reveals that the Japanese offshore wind market presently stands at a minuscule 68 megawatt (MW). However, 770 MW of capacity is in the pipeline across four projects, all of which […] Read more
Punjab in Talks With Japan for Launching Electric Buses Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Punjab government is in talks with Japan to launch electric buses based on the Japanese model of state-of-the-art quick charge lithium-ion batteries The Punjab government has informed that it is in talks with Japan to launch electric buses based on the Japanese model of state-of-the-art quick charge lithium-ion batteries in the state. The project will begin with […] Read more
Canadian Solar Offloads 10.8 MW Solar Plant in Japan to CSIF Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Canadian Solar has completed the sale of a 10.8 MW solar power plant in the Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan to the Canadian Solar Infrastructure Fund Canadian Solar, one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has completed the sale of a 10.8 MW operating solar power plant in Izu-shi, Shizuoka Prefecture […] Read more
Pacifico Energy Raises $265 mn for its Second Solar Fund Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Pacifico Energy has successfully completed the launch of its second solar investment fund at USD 265 million Pacifico Energy has announced that it has successfully completed the launch of its second solar investment fund (Fund II) at USD 265 million or 29 billion Yen. Fund II will be comprised of five Japanese solar power plants […] Read more
MHI Vestas Selected for 220 MW Japanese Offshore Wind Farm Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy MHI Vestas has been selected for the 220 MW Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm. The first awarded, commercial-scale project to be announced in Japan. MHI Vestas has confirmed that its flagship V174-9.5 MW was selected as the preferred turbine for the Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm. Hibikinada is the first awarded, commercial-scale project to be announced in […] Read more
Offshore Wind Pipeline in Asia-Pacific Excluding China Exceeds 5 GW Updated On Mon, Nov 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy A new report outlines the offshore wind energy pipeline for four key markets in the Asia Pacific region, highlighting the key factors for growth. With a supportive policy framework in place and over 5 gigawatts (GW) of approved projects pipeline that will come online as early as 2025, Taiwan is expected to connect upwards of […] Read more
