#Energy

Agrivoltaics: a billion-euro market has been created, but start-ups are struggling

Two gigawatts funded by the PNRR, 650 projects in the first concession agreement: developers, funds and energy companies stand to benefit. Find out more in this guest article from Startupbusiness.it

Helical Fusion Raises 2.7 Billion Yen, Unveils Final Demonstration Device

Mitsubishi Acquires US Shale Gas Developer for 1.2 Trillion Yen

Climate change, energy, and Japan’s GX & fusion startups, part 4

In this final article of this “Climate Change and Energy” series, we turn our attention to Japan’s current nuclear power landscape and the progress of fusion energy research and development.

Climate change, energy, and Japan’s GX & fusion startups, part 3: decarbonization

In part three of this series, we look at how Japan has responded to the global call for Carbon Neutrality by 2050, reviewing Japan's initiatives, and highlighting emerging Green Transformation (GX) companies.

Japan’s blue economy part 1: Shipbuilding

For Japan, as an island nation, maritime business constitutes an extremely vital industry. The Blue Economy series (Part 1 - Part 4) covers shipbuilding, aquaculture, wild fisheries and marine pollution, and future potential. By weaving together historical context with recent industry developments and trends, the series is structured to enable readers less familiar with this field to grasp the overall picture of Japan's maritime business.

Climate change, energy, and Japan’s GX & fusion startups, part 2: the modern era

This series explores Japan's modern energy history while introducing Japanese GX companies and nuclear fusion start-ups. Here in part 2, we outline the energy transitions Japan has undertaken from the post-war period to the present day, bridging the discussion to subsequent sections covering GX initiatives and nuclear fusion start-ups.

Climate change, energy, and Japan’s GX & fusion startups, part 1: History

Focusing on climate change and energy, this series explores Japan's modern energy history while introducing Japanese GX companies and nuclear fusion start-ups. Part 1 covers Japan's modern energy history, detailing developments from the Meiji Restoration to the world wars.

IIFES 2025 – Innovative Industry Fair for E x E Solutions

Japan Energy Summit & Exhibition

ACCELERATING THE GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSFORMATION

Innovating Disaster Prevention AI Technology to Protect Urban Infrastructure's Future - Korean Entrepreneur Jongduk Aaron Park of Soteria8 Co. Ltd.

As climate change increases disaster risks, addressing aging urban infrastructure has become an urgent challenge. Leading this challenge is Mr. Park Jongduk, CEO of a disaster prevention AI company based in Hamamatsu City.

"Revolutionizing Space Access: Building Reusable Rockets for Everyone's Journey to Space - Aron Lentsch, Orbspace"

"The key to making space travel accessible isn't just creating reusable rockets—it's creating rockets that can be reused thousands of times, just like aircraft."

The Greenest City, Sendai

We turn our attention to one of Japan's most historically beautiful cities; Sendai, the capital of Miyagi Prefecture.

Deep Tech investment firm opens office in Sapporo

SMART ENERGY WEEK

World's Leading Exhibition for Renewable Energy

First fusion power exhibition in Osaka

Aichi: Japan’s manufacturing hub

Deep Dive in Aichi Prefecture - This area, known around the world as the home of Toyota, is a fascinating area where the history of the Warring States period and cutting-edge industry intersect. The fusion of the atmosphere of a traditional castle town and the world-leading automobile and aerospace industries creates a unique vitality.

Sendai — Moving Mountains in the Wake of an Earthquake

Sendai City, which bore the brunt of a 2011 megaquake, is on the front line of defense against future disasters.

Messe Nagoya 2024 explores co-creation with startups

Industrial Energy Green Transition 2024 (IEGT2024)

Aiming to convene key stakeholders from hard-to-abate sectors to address the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions.

Nippon Tokushu Toryo to step up startup collaboration in hydrogen

Connecting Green Hydrogen Japan 2024

Asia's Top 1 Comprehensive Hydrogen Event Making the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem a Reality.

Lime launches in Japan

Yokohama strengthens support for start-ups