renewable energy

Japan is Not Resource-Poor, Ranks Third in Geothermal Energy Storage

published 2023 年 04 月 24 日 9:30
Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that uses heat from deep within the earth’s crust to generate electricity. Japan has more than 100 active volcanoes, making it the third largest reservoir of geothermal energy in the world—an attractive option for energy-starved Japan. However, geothermal power generation in Japan has not progressed in decades, facing incredible opposition from Japan’s extremely powerful hot spring industry. ...  more

Eneos to Acquire Japan Renewable Energy for US$1.8 Billion

published 2021 年 10 月 15 日 9:30
News agencies and energy news websites reported on October 7 that Japan’s petroleum refiner Eneos has offered US$1.8 billion (200 billion yen) to acquire Japan Renewable Energy from its owners Goldman Sachs and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC. According to Nikkei, this is the first major renewable energy deal that Eneos is pursuing and an indication that the refiner is making a strategic shift away from its traditional fossil fuel businesses. ...  more

Energy Taiwan 2021 Postponed to December 8–10

published 2021 年 09 月 24 日 13:52
The most iconic energy industry gathering in Taiwan, Energy Taiwan 2021—which was supposed to be held between October 27 and 29 at TaiNEX 2—has been postponed. On September 9, the organizers, SEMI and TAITRA, announced that the show has been put off to December 8–10. ...  more

France Launches 1.6GW of Renewable Energy Tenders

published 2021 年 09 月 02 日 9:30
On August 5, French energy regulator CRE announced the capacity quotas and bidding terms for the latest series of renewable energy tenders under its multi-year energy procurement program PPE2. The technologies that are covered under the tenders include solar PV, onshore wind, and hydropower. ...  more

Biden’s Green Policy Propels ESG

published 2021 年 08 月 17 日 9:30
US President Joe Biden has been actuating his new green policy by establishing the environmental protection cabinet, as well as investing US$200 million into the environmental protection and energy field within 4 years, in the hopes of laying down an excellent foundation for the country that will enable it to achieve its target of 100% clean energy and zero carbon emission before 2050. ...  more

Latest Energy Poll: Taiwan’s Public Supportive of Renewable Energy Development with Opposition Placed on Thermal Power and Fourth Nuclear Power Plant

published 2021 年 07 月 07 日 9:30
The results of the “2021 Survey by the National Renewable Wind Energy Team” recently published by the Taiwan Social Innovation and Sustainable Development Association (TSISDA) indicate that the public is highly receptive to the idea of renewable energy, where 80.8% supports the government in fully implementing the development of green power, and 73% is in favor of the government establishing a Taiwanese offshore wind team. However, over 60% of the public is also concerned about a crisis of power outage. ...  more