CleanMax, Toyota Tsusho partner to develop 300 MW renewable energy projects for Japanese corporates in India
CleanMax has partnered with Toyota Tsusho India Pvt. Ltd. (TTIPL) to drive clean energy adoption among Japanese corporates in India. Together, they aim to develop and operate 300 MW of renewable energy projects by March 2028.
Mitsubishi announces $3.9 billion investment in U.S. community solar
Nexamp will receive investment to build community solar projects, reported Tokyo-based news outlet Nikkei.
Japanese energy supplier to use green hydrogen for district heating, power
Akasaka Heating & Cooling Supply says it will use green hydrogen produced at an unspecified location in Japan to produce heat and electricity for its Akasaka 5-chome district heating system in central Tokyo.
CleanMax, Osaka Gas form JV for industrial decarbonization in India
CleanMax has entered into a long-term joint venture with Japanese gas major Osaka Gas to help corporate clients in India transition to a low-carbon economy.
Sekisui Chemical invests in 100 MW perovskite solar production line
Japanese plastics manufacturer Sekisui Chemical is investing in a 100 MW production line to make lightweight perovskite solar panels for low load-bearing rooftops, with an operational start in 2027. It will also acquire a production facility from Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp.
Japan aims to deploy 20 GW of perovskite solar by 2040
The Japanese government says it expects perovskite solar modules to be produced in large quantities at JPY 20 ($0.13)/W by 2025, JPY 14/W by 2030, and JPY 10/W by 2040.
Japan’s 22nd solar auction concludes with lowest bid of $0.049/kWh
Japan has allocated 56.4 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The lowest bid came in at JPY 7.5 ($0.049)/kWh, while the average final price was JPY 8.17/kWh.
AMPIN, Sumitomo form corporate renewables joint venture
AMPIN Energy Transition and Japan’s Sumitomo Corp. have formed a joint venture company, AMPIN C&I Power, to develop renewable energy sources in India and supply the generated power to commercial and industrial clients under power purchase agreement model.
Japan’s 20th solar auction concludes with average final price of $0.029/kWh
Japan has allocated 93 MW of PV capacity in its latest procurement exercise. The lowest bid for a 1.9 MW solar project came in at JPY 4.5 ($0.029)/kWh, while the average final price was JPY 6.8/kWh.
The Hydrogen Stream: Hygenco, Mitsubishi partner to deliver green hydrogen-fired GTCC power plants
Hygenco Green Energies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Power to deliver green hydrogen-/ammonia-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plants.
