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Perovskite Solar Cells Race: Japan’s Plan to Lead
18 August 2025
Energy Tracker Asia
Japan is racing to lead the global perovskite solar cell industry, aiming to install 20 GW by 2040 and build a self-sufficient supply chain. But cost and durability barriers remain. Bolder policy support is needed to turn perovskites into a game-changer for decarbonisation and energy independence.
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AI Data Centre Development in Japan and Clean Energy Transition
13 August 2025
Energy Tracker Asia
As AI data centres rapidly expand globally, their immense energy demand threaten decarbonisation efforts — unless powered by 100% renewables. Japan’s proactive “Watt-Bit Collaboration” aims to coordinate data centre growth with renewable energy development.
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Japan is betting big on exporting carbon emissions
1 August 2025
Climate & Capital Media
Japan has ambitious plans to develop carbon capture in Asia. But the strategy faces enormous challenges: widespread skepticism about CCS as a genuine climate solution, lack of a viable business model for developers, and risks to public health and safety.
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Japan’s budget and its “Green Transformation” plan say two very different things
7 May 2025
Climate & Capital Media
Despite its green rhetoric, Tokyo’s government spending veers off decarbonization pathway. Fossil fuel-related projects and technologies received the largest share, increasing from 28% of the budget in 2024 to 38% in 2025.
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Japan’s Industrial Policy for Floating Offshore Wind
20 April 2025
Energy Tracker Asia
Japan is poised to harness its vast offshore wind potential, focusing on floating offshore turbines. But it will need to navigate numerous hurdles to enhance its energy security and competitiveness in the global renewable energy landscape.
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Japan disregarded widespread calls to raise its 2035 emissions goal
19 February 2025
Climate Home News
Around four-fifths of public comments had called for more ambition – but Tokyo said inputs had not changed its view that a 60% cut is enough
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New Climate Finance Goal A Boon for Indonesia, But Much Work Remains
15 January 2025
Energy Tracker Asia
At COP29 in Baku, countries agreed on global carbon market standards and a new climate finance goal of USD 300 billion annually by 2035, offering opportunities for Indonesia’s energy transition…
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COP29 Outcome Falls Short of An Ambitious Goal
25 November 2025
Energy Tracker Asia
After intense negotiations, the final text for the NCQG settled on USD 250 billion annually by 2035 – falling significantly short of the USD 1.3 trillion goal and exposing the gap in wealthy nations’ commitments.
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What Is at Stake at the COP29 Climate Finance Negotiations?
18 November 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
Dubbed the "Finance COP," COP29 will focus on closing the gap in global climate funding. Tackling climate change, adapting to its impacts and addressing related damages require substantial financial resources…
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Asia’s Renewable Energy Leaders and Laggards in 2024
4 November 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) Renewables 2024, published in early October, reveals Asia’s renewable energy leaders and laggards.
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Japan backs fossil fuels in Southeast Asian “zero emission” initiative
7 October 2024
Climate Home News
Japan’s Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) supported 56 projects using fossil fuel technologies in Southeast Asia — including LNG and carbon capture.
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100% Renewable Energy Adoption is Possible For Taiwan’s ICT Companies
31 July 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
A report by Greenpeace and the Research Centre for Sustainable Hong Kong shows that an accelerated transition to 100% renewable energy would bring economic and environmental benefits to 13 major electronics manufacturers in East Asia.
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Innolux and AUO Should Follow Apple and Sony
29 July 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
Global electronics brands like Apple and Sony have taken the reins of decarbonisation. Others, like Taiwanese electronics makers Innolux and AUO, are lagging.
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Taiwan’s Tech Companies Can Lead The Energy Transition
22 July 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
Taiwan’s tech companies are struggling to decarbonise. But the benefits of leading the island nation’s transition to renewable energy are many.
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Japan’s Offshore Wind Revolution
27 May 2024
Energy Tracker Asia
Surrounded by windy oceans, Japan has tremendous offshore wind potential. If the amendments in parliament are passed, Japanese wind manufacturers can export their technology to wind markets abroad.
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How to turn public finance institutions away from fossil fuels and toward decarbonization
24 January 2024
DG+Design
At the 28th UN climate change summit held in Dubai (COP28), governments agreed on ambitious new targets to triple global renewable energy capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030. It was also the first time an explicit agreement to “transition away from fossil fuels” was reached.
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Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage - Big Growth Is Promising, But More Is Needed
16 November 2023
DG+Design
Today, 65% of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) capacity is used to capture emissions from natural gas processing.