March 14, 2014
Alternative energy news: Geothermal energy controversy heats up in Japan
As the country seeks sources of power outside of nuclear, strong opposing opinions become louder. One of the hottest topics…
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March 18, 2013
Japan achieves a world first in renewable energy
Japanese scientists see major renewable energy potential in methane clathrate Natural gas is quickly become a viable replacement for conventional…
February 2, 2013
Alternative energy gains more focus in wake of natural disasters
Japan takes aggressive steps on alternative energy after Fukushima disaster In 2011, Japan experienced one of the worst disasters it…
December 7, 2012
Japan earthquake rekindles need to abandon nuclear energy
Strong earthquake strikes off the coast of Japan A strong earthquake has rattled Japan once again. The quake’s epicenter…
October 29, 2012
Japan to build massive solar energy system in Oita Prefecture
New solar energy system will help country move away from fossil-fuels Japan has been showing more interest in the prospects…
October 7, 2012
Japan again turns to geothermal energy to replace nuclear power
Geothermal energy could solve some of the country’s energy problems Geothermal energy has long been a promising prospect in Japan.…
September 11, 2012
Companies team to develop largest solar energy system in Japan
Solar energy system being developed through new partnership Japan’s Softbank and Mitsui and Co. have teamed to begin developing the…
August 31, 2012
Japan’s METI seeks support of new hydrogen production initiative
METI looks for funds to develop hydrogen production system Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has requested more…
May 13, 2012
Japan begins to focus more on geothermal energy
Nuclear is out and geothermal energy is in As Japan finalizes its move away from nuclear power, the country has…
October 12, 2011
Geothermal energy may be the future of Japan and other nations in the Ring of Fire
Japan has been facing some daunting challenges when it comes to energy. Earlier this year, a powerful earthquake all but…
