Unlocking Geothermal Potential in Japan Through Small-scale Generation
Despite Japan’s technical and construction preeminence and its significant energy potential, there are only around twenty geothermal plants in Japan, generating 0.3% of the country’s total electricity. However, in the wake of the...
- July 2018
Active Participation of Women Essential to the Global Energy Transformation
Women comprise roughly half the world’s population. Their full inclusion is vital to ensuring that the new energy economy is based on the largest pool of talent and knowledge.
- June 2018
Japan’s international renewables leadership can help it scale-up domestic market
IRENA Director-General Adnan Z. Amin discusses the era of renewable energy diplomacy and Japan’s place within a global energy sector undergoing a rapid transformation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Taro Kono.
- April 2018
Role of renewable energy highlighted at Smart Community Summit 2012
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development (NEDO) and Japan Smart Community Alliance (JSCA) co-organised the ""Smart Community Summit 2012"" on 30 May in Tokyo. This Summit was held as a side event of the “Smart Grid Exhibition 2012”. IRENA...
- May 2012
Pacific countries discuss renewable energy technology solutions
In cooperation with the Japanese Government, IRENA held a workshop, “Accelerating renewable energy deployment in the Pacific region - Meeting the challenges” on 26 May in Okinawa, Japan. This workshop forms part of the IRENA Islands Initiative,...
- May 2012
Workshop “Accelerating renewable energy deployment in the Pacific region - Meeting the challenges”
In cooperation with the Japanese Government, IRENA held a workshop, “Accelerating renewable energy deployment in the Pacific region - Meeting the challenges” on 26 May in Okinawa, Japan. This workshop forms part of the IRENA Islands Initiative,...
- May 2012
Tokyo conference themes sustainable societies
IRENA Director General Adnan Z Amin gave the keynote address at Building Sustainable Societies through Reconstruction - a GEA International Conference held in Tokyo on October 14-15.
- October 2011
Japan ratifies IRENA's Treaty
On July, 1st 2010, Japan has deposited its instrument of ratification at the Depositary.
- July 2010