The Fukushima nuclear plant disaster encouraged the country to make some ambitious plans. Five years have passed since the renewable energy project goals were set in Japan. Alternative energy sources became a priority following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster. An earthquake and subsequent tsunami shook the country’s confidence in the safety of nuclear power. However, it appears as though the urgency Japan had felt to implement green energy is losing steam. Among the challenges that come with a renewable energy project is the exchange of costly implementation over cheap…
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The 8 Benefits of Getting an Energy Consulting Company for Your Renewable Energy Project
Using solar energy offers a lot of benefits not just for businesses but also for homeowners. You can reduce your energy bills, and you can assuage your conscience by reducing your carbon footprint. But to help you avoid the many problems involved in installing and maintaining solar panels, you should seriously consider hiring an energy consulting company to help you with this project. Here are some questions the consultant can answer for you: How much will it cost you? Should you lease or pay for the equipment? How much will…
Read MoreAmbitious renewable energy project takes root in Japan
Japanese farmers may benefit from new project A new renewable energy project has taken root in the Fukushima Prefecture of Japan. The prefecture has become somewhat notorious due to the impact of a major earthquake and tsunami in early 2011. The disaster sparked a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, which went on to become one of the worst nuclear crises in human history. The renewable energy project aims to resolve the issues spawned by the nuclear disaster by harnessing the power of the sun. Project aims to…
Read MoreLockheed Martin takes renewable energy project to China
Lockheed Martin teams with Reignwood Group to tackle renewable energy project Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s largest aerospace, defense, and information security companies, has long held a strong interest in renewable energy. For the past four decades, the company has been working to harness the energy associated with the temperature differentials that can be found in the ocean. These temperature differentials represent a significant source of energy, if they can be harnessed effectively. Lockheed Martin has ambitious plans to tap into this energy of the coast of China, where…
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