Major Chinese automaker to begin electric car production this year
(March 18, 2010)

Japan's cabinet approved draft Global Warming Mitigation Law
(March 16, 2010)

Power sector objects to proposed Global Warming Mitigation Law
(March 16, 2010)

Conference of G8 power companies held in Tokyo to seek cooperation with emerging economies
(March 12, 2010)

Electricity price increase for reducing CO2 emissions "should not exceed 5%," according to customer survey
(March 12, 2010)

Japanese solar cell makers to increase production capacity
(March 9, 2010)

Start of studies for acceptance of waste returned from UK and France
(March 9, 2010)

GE Hitachi to cooperate on construction of first nuclear power plants in Poland
(March 9, 2010)

[February photos] Fine showing by a utility employee in the Tokyo Marathon
(March 5, 2010)

Toshiba making efforts to win contracts for coal-fired power generation equipment in India
(March 5, 2010)

Nine industry groups expressed opposition to government's anti-global warming measures
(March 2, 2010)

New president of Hokuriku Electric Power to assume the post on April 1
(March 2, 2010)

International human resources development in the Japanese nuclear power field
(March 2, 2010)

First step toward resuming test operation of Monju
(February 26, 2010)

Extension for nuclear reactor operation approved after 40 years of operation
(February 26, 2010)

Meeting of joint Japan-Russia committee on energy conservation to be held
(February 26, 2010)

Industry and other groups expressed opinions on government's anti-global warming measures
(February 26, 2010)

Discontent grows among consumers as discussion advances for introduction of program to purchase all renewable energy generated
(February 23, 2010)

Power sector leader voices apprehensions about anti-warming policy discussions without public participation
(February 23, 2010)

Chubu Electric Power's first commercial wind power plant started operation
(February 23, 2010)

Discontent grows among consumers as discussion advances for introduction of program to purchase all renewable energy generated
(February 23, 2010)

Power sector leader voices apprehensions about anti-warming policy discussions without public participation
(February 23, 2010)

Chubu Electric Power's first commercial wind power plant started operation
(February 23, 2010)

Emerging nations leading a renewed fast reactor development wave
(February 19, 2010)

Japanese trading firms entering the US market to participate in shale gas projects
(February 19, 2010)

New technology for SF6 collection developed
(February 16, 2010)

India to pursue thermal efficiency improvement for coal-fired power generation
(February 16, 2010)

Now going up - the world's tallest elevator research tower
(February 15, 2010)

India to develop 100 GW of power sources between 2012 and 2016
(February 15, 2010)

[January photos] Giant warriors in armor appeared in Tokyo
(February 9, 2010)

Introduction of LWRs in India in full swing with possible start of commercial operation by year-end
(February 9, 2010)

Apprehensions about a uranium supply-demand imbalance around 2020
(February 9, 2010)

Tokyo Electric Power focuses on reducing nuclear plant workers' radiation dose
(February 5, 2010)

WANO general meeting convened in India
(February 5, 2010)

Proposal by the COP 16 chair country on how to promote discussion
(February 5, 2010)

Rising expectations for utility involvement in nuclear exports to developing nations
(February 2, 2010)

Kansai Electric Power researches technology for power system stabilization using storage batteries
(February 2, 2010)

TEPCO expects to return to profitability after 3 years due to restart of nuclear power station
(February 2, 2010)

Up to 133 GW of wind power capacity could be installed in Japan
(January 29, 2010)

Kyushu Electric Power acquires LNG rights from Chevron subsidiaries
(January 29, 2010)

Chubu Electric Power and Shikoku Electric Power bid on Oman IPP
(January 29, 2010)

First increase in large-scale industrial power demand in 15 months
(January 26, 2010)

Electric power industry submitted opinions on the global warming mitigation bill
(January 26, 2010)

Waste-generated electricity to be retailed to public elementary and junior high schools from April
(January 25, 2010)

MOE to survey health impairment due to wind power generation
(January 25, 2010)

Building supply maker to build large-scale solar photovoltaic system on idle factory land
(January 25, 2010)

METI plans to dig an investigative well to demonstrate CCS technology
(January 22, 2010)

New seismically isolated administrative facility completed at nuclear power station
(January 20, 2010)

Campaign launched to encourage reduction of GHG emissions from households
(January 20, 2010)

Power plant contributes to protecting world heritage
(January 20, 2010)

Survey of ruling coalition diet members showed divided opinions on energy policy
(January 15, 2010)

Vice president Okamoto to become the new president of Tokyo Gas
(January 15, 2010)

Thermal coal prices in Asia exceeded $95, up $10 in a week owing to severe winter weather
(January 15, 2010)

[New Year Interview] Shosuke Mori, Chairman of Federation of Electric Power Companies: "Devoting full efforts to establish the nuclear fuel cycle"
(January 8, 2010)

Low-interest financing scheme to be instituted for support of low-carbon industries
(January 8, 2010)

Tohoku Electric Power's nuclear power station commended by international institution
(January 8, 2010)

Looking back on 2009 for Japan's electric power industry
(December 25, 2009)

Mini-hydropower generation at nuclear power plant
(December 22, 2009)

COP15 ended with agreement on the Copenhagen Accord
(December 22, 2009)

Chugoku Electric Power applied for construction of nuclear power station
(December 22, 2009)

COP 15: Ministerial level meetings convened from the evening of Dec. 16
(December 18, 2009)

COP 15: Japan discontented with selection process of Fossil of the Day Award
(December 18, 2009)

COP 15: The power industry unveils a low-carbon road map
(December 18, 2009)

Start of installation of power meters with a communications capability
(December 18, 2009)

Report from USA (6) -- Hazards in the "political initiative" debate
(December 16, 2009)

Report from USA (5) -- Fears of a green trade war
(December 15, 2009)

Report from USA (4) -- Growing expectations for nuclear power
(December 14, 2009)

Report from USA (3) -- Intense lobbying activity by US energy industry associations
(December 11, 2009)

TEPCO signs large contracts in succession for LNG procurement
(December 11, 2009)

Medium-term targets of various countries at COP 15 analyzed
(December 11, 2009)

Report from USA (2) -- Hurdle of obtaining 60 votes
(December 8, 2009)

COP 15 began on Dec. 7 - Discussion among 190 countries toward political agreement
(December 8, 2009)

TEPCO acquires upstream interest in LNG project in Australia
(December 8, 2009)

Report from USA (1) -- Aims of announcement of GHG reduction medium-term target
(December 7, 2009)

[November photos] FCV's performance demonstrated in complete 1,100 km run
(December 4, 2009)

Utility heads and METI Minister exchanged views on environmental policy
(December 1, 2009)

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 6 - When will it resume commercial operation?
(December 1, 2009)

J-Power announced study result on converting sewage sludge into fuel
(December 1, 2009)

Domestic solar photovoltaic market grows for the first time in three years
(November 27, 2009)

Chubu Electric Power acquires LNG interest in Australia
(November 27, 2009)

Tests of Home Energy Management System started to coincide with COP15
(November 27, 2009)

Environment tax for electric power industry estimated
(November 20, 2009)

Japan and Germany battle for leadership over international standardization of EVs
(November 20, 2009)

Kansai Electric to build a 100 MW thermal power plant in Thailand
(November 20, 2009)

Sojitz to step up probes for rare metals used in eco-friendly cars
(November 20, 2009)

Detailed environmental tax plan faces discontent from business community
(November 17, 2009)

Obama visited Japan for deeper coordination to prevent global warming
(November 17, 2009)

Tests progressing towards restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPS units 1 and 5
(November 17, 2009)

[October photos] "I'll use a bicycle"
(November 13, 2009)

Fuel-cell vehicles to make 1,100-km long-distance test run
(November 13, 2009)

Stagnant economy results in low electricity demand
(November 11, 2009)

MHI considering provision of windmill manufacturing technology to Chinese firm
(November 11, 2009)

MHI to open nuclear energy course at Vietnamese university
(November 11, 2009)

Sanyo Electric started operation of new solar cell parts factory in US
(November 11, 2009)

[Report] Denmark, a renewable energy leader -- (3) Positive outlook on problems
(November 6, 2009)

Kyushu Electric Power starts using MOX fuel
(November 6, 2009)

CO2 emissions showed record decrease in the wake of economic slump
(November 6, 2009)

New purchase system started for surplus solar electricity
(November 6, 2009)

[Report] Denmark, a renewable energy leader -- (2) Steady support for deployment
(November 4, 2009)

[Report] Denmark, a renewable energy leader -- (1) Energy policy centered around wind power
(October 30, 2009)

MOE launched expert team for drafting bill on global warming
(October 30, 2009)

DPJ administration keeps nuclear fuel cycle policy
(October 27, 2009)

Japanese government calculated requisite worldwide spending to combat global warming
(October 27, 2009)

Mitsubishi Nuclear Fuel aims to enter European and American markets
(October 27, 2009)

Toshiba to establish rare metal joint venture with Kazakh firm
(October 27, 2009)

UFO as water purifier?
(October 23, 2009)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to build wind turbine factory in US
(October 23, 2009)

Analysis work started for attainment of medium-term target
(October 23, 2009)

MOX fuel loaded in Kyushu Electric Power's Genkai unit 3
(October 20, 2009)

Power industry objects to introduction of environmental tax
(October 20, 2009)

Good judges of uranium prospects wanted
(October 20, 2009)

Bangkok climate change negotiations ended without major progress
(October 16, 2009)

Development of technology for compact, low-cost cancer treatment equipment
(October 16, 2009)

Report: Megasolar moving forward: (2) Entry from other industries
(October 14, 2009)

Japanese government worried about US-Indian nuclear energy agreement
(October 14, 2009)

[Report] Megasolar moving forward: (1) Accelerating domestic competition
(October 9, 2009)

First meeting on GHG reduction between METI Minister and business leaders
(October 9, 2009)

Sony developed cordless power feeding system for electronic equipment
(October 6, 2009)

Rapid market growth for thin film silicon photovoltaic cell production equipment forecasted
(October 6, 2009)

METI sets up research group to promote energy conservation at retail stores
(October 6, 2009)

TEPCO concluded agreement with Saudi government for energy conservation consulting
(October 2, 2009)

Mitsubishi Electric to release large-capacity photovoltaic power conditioners in North America
(October 2, 2009)

Toshiba constructed pilot plant for separation and capture of CO2 from coal-fired power plant flue gas
(October 2, 2009)

Artificial wood produced from power plant coal ash
(October 2, 2009)

Reaction in government to Hatoyama's 25% target for GHG emissions reduction
(September 29, 2009)

Cooling down Tokyo with electric cars
(September 29, 2009)

Discussion to start on introduction of fixed-price renewable energy buyback program
(September 29, 2009)

EDF Plans More than 10 EPRs in UK, US, Italy, China
(September 28, 2009)

METI's Senior Vice-Minister suggested review of nuclear power promotion and regulation systems
(September 25, 2009)

New MOE Minister Ozawa keen to meet the medium-term target
(September 18, 2009)

New METI Minister Naoshima stressed "discussion" regarding the medium-term target
(September 18, 2009)

Electric industry's expectations and wishes for the new Hatoyama cabinet
(September 18, 2009)

France's Phenix FBR to shut down after long history of service
(September 18, 2009)

Electric power industry requests for the new administration
(September 15, 2009)

Sales of energy-saving light bulbs to households in full swing
(September 15, 2009)

Large-scale photovoltaic power generation facility planned at former coal-fired power plant site
(September 15, 2009)

DPJ to make reassessment toward achieving medium-term GHG emissions reduction target
(September 11, 2009)

Debut of Japan's entry in a global race for solar cars
(September 11, 2009)

Mitsubishi Electric to sell high output solar photovoltaic modules overseas
(September 11, 2009)

DPJ leader Hatoyama takes positive stance on reducing GHG emissions
(September 8, 2009)

Home appliance to combat novel influenza gaining popularity
(September 8, 2009)

Toyota's EV strategy focuses on self-generating vehicles
(September 8, 2009)

Smart grid demonstration tests to start April next year
(September 8, 2009)

How will budget request review by new DPJ government affect Japan's nuclear policy?
(September 4, 2009)

METI and MOE keeping calm about new DPJ administration's prospective revision of budget requests
(September 4, 2009)

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 7 to be shutdown for refueling
(September 4, 2009)

Completion of reprocessing plant delayed until October 2010
(September 4, 2009)

What is the future for Japan's nuclear and global warming policies after DPJ's landslide election win?
(September 1, 2009)

Installation work for one of the largest wind power units in Japan
(September 1, 2009)

MOE to simplify procedures for replacement of aging thermal power stations
(September 1, 2009)

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa to restart unit 6 recovering from earthquake damage
(August 28, 2009)

Chubu Electric Power to make huge donation to Shizuoka Prefecture
(August 28, 2009)

Japanese companies cooperate to develop next generation power devices
(August 28, 2009)

Construction of New Tokyo Tower progressing
(August 25, 2009)

METI's budget request focused on "low-carbon society realization project"
(August 25, 2009)

Commercial operation of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 7 may be postponed to October or later
(August 25, 2009)

Grooming energy conservation instructors - training nationwide this autumn
(August 25, 2009)

President of nuclear fuel reprocessing company JNFL replaced
(August 21, 2009)

Nuclear summit for high school students
(August 21, 2009)

Success in experiment for solar heat power generation
(August 21, 2009)

Cooperation for rebuilding Iraq's electric power infrastructure
(August 21, 2009)

[Interview] Yoichi Kaya, Director General, Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE): "Nuclear power plant construction is the most important issue for reducing CO2 emissions"
(August 18, 2009)

Monju to resume operation within fiscal 2009
(August 18, 2009)

MOE head: "Japan could achieve an 80% reduction of GHG emissions by 2010"
(August 18, 2009)

MHI to improve thin-film solar cell performance and market competitiveness
(August 11, 2009)

J-Power and Chugoku Electric Power to participate in generation business in China
(August 11, 2009)

Two Japanese trading firms to enhance power plant O&M business in US
(August 11, 2009)

CO2 emissions outlook recalculated in line with medium-term target
(August 7, 2009)

Fuji Electric Systems to pursue over 50% global market share in geothermal facilities
(August 7, 2009)

Nissan unveiled EV Leaf slated for launch in 2010
(August 7, 2009)

Are the measures addressing global warming in the DPJ manifesto unrealistic?
(August 4, 2009)

Goal of 84% nuclear capacity factor included in LDP's manifesto
(August 4, 2009)

Toshiba won first steam turbine order from Vietnam
(August 4, 2009)

Plans for August completion of JNFL's reprocessing plant abandoned
(July 31, 2009)

Joint venture established for large-scale IGCC and CCS demonstration tests
(July 31, 2009)

Government disunited in post-Kyoto international talks
(July 31, 2009)

Wind farm project in China financed by Asian Development Bank
(July 31, 2009)

Deliveries of electric cars started
(July 28, 2009)

Commercial operation of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 7 postponed
(July 28, 2009)

Private-public fund inaugurated with outlays by Tokyo Electric Power, Osaka Gas, etc.
(July 28, 2009)

Japanese utilities and trading companies showing strong interest in major Saudi Arabian power project
(July 24, 2009)

J-Power began construction of natural gas-fired power plant in California
(July 24, 2009)

Proposals for improving thermal efficiency of Korean coal-fired power plant
(July 23, 2009)

China's Suntech Power enters Japan's public-sector and industrial markets
(July 23, 2009)

Start of coal-fired power generation, featuring the ultimate in antipollution technology
(July 17, 2009)

Two years since Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPS stopped operation
(July 17, 2009)

METI to support formulation of international standards for smart grids
(July 17, 2009)

Mitsubishi Corporation allied with Spain's Acciona to pursue renewables and environmental projects
(July 17, 2009)

[Interview] Kohei Hayamizu, president of Soundpower Corporation: "Converting sound and vibration into energy"
(July 15, 2009)

Toshiba and two other companies to commercialize smart meters
(July 15, 2009)

General trading firms up for development of uranium mines
(July 15, 2009)

Nuclear reactor pressure vessel shipped to Shimane unit 3
(July 10, 2009)

[Interview] Björn Stigson, president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): "Japan's medium-term targets are more severe than those of the EU and U.S."
(July 10, 2009)

Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency to improve employee expertise
(July 10, 2009)

[Interview] J-Power president Masayoshi Kitamura: "Raising competitiveness based on wholesale electric power"
(July 7, 2009)

TEPCO requests local permission for restarting Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 6
(July 7, 2009)

Amano elected as the first Japanese IAEA Director General
(July 7, 2009)

Japan's wind energy industry in fear of being left behind in the global trend
(July 3, 2009)

[Interview] Shikoku Electric Power President Akira Chiba: The merits of small
(July 3, 2009)

Westinghouse and others bolstering nuclear fuel business in Japan
(July 3, 2009)

Ten electric power companies held annual shareholders' meetings
(June 30, 2009)

New president of Shikoku Electric Power held press conference
(June 30, 2009)

Start of talks aimed at international standards for "smart grids"
(June 30, 2009)

Kyushu Electric Power to establish Singapore office
(June 30, 2009)

Development of organic thin-film solar cells picking up
(June 26, 2009)

Japanese government to keep in line with US in post-Kyoto negotiations
(June 26, 2009)

Basic Energy Plan to be revised
(June 26, 2009)

Development of ocean current power generation gaining momentum
(June 26, 2009)

Assessment of medium-term target for reducing GHG emissions
(June 23, 2009)

Expanded use of nuclear power is essential for achieving medium-term emissions target
(June 23, 2009)

Three electric utilities and Itochu to join feasibility study of uranium mine in Western Australia
(June 23, 2009)

Japanese government-private organization to support countries newly introducing nuclear power
(June 19, 2009)

Nuclear development in Vietnam delayed as report to national assembly shelved
(June 19, 2009)

Kyocera to beef up solar cell business in European market
(June 19, 2009)

MOX fuel to be used in 16 to 18 reactor units by 2015
(June 16, 2009)

IAEA to start studies of nuclear fuel bank initiative
(June 16, 2009)

MHI to enter offshore wind turbine business
(June 16, 2009)

Prime Minister Aso set out mid-term greenhouse gas reduction target
(June 12, 2009)

Electric industry dissatisfied with Aso's mid-term targets
(June 12, 2009)

J-Power acquired interests in two U.S. thermal power plants
(June 12, 2009)

MOE target: 8.8 million EVs by 2050
(June 12, 2009)

Electric power industry to consider postponing MOX fuel use
(June 9, 2009)

Trend toward installation of PV power systems on current and former thermal power plant sites
(June 9, 2009)

Mitsubishi Motors began volume production of i-MiEV electric car
(June 9, 2009)

Japanese government to put serious effort into space solar power generation
(June 5, 2009)

Applied Materials CEO meets the press in Japan
(June 5, 2009)

Good shipments of solar cells during fiscal 2008
(June 5, 2009)

MHI to focus on energy and environment businesses
(June 5, 2009)

Construction of Shimane NPS unit 3 progressing smoothly
(June 2, 2009)

Halving CO2 emissions will not avert effects of global warming
(June 2, 2009)

JAEA and manufacturers strengthen FBR commercialization collaboration
(June 2, 2009)

Japanese manufacturers aiming at the European market for water and space heating
(May 29, 2009)

Hitachi sued again for nuclear power plant problems
(May 29, 2009)

Japan's largest wind farm commenced operation
(May 29, 2009)

CO2 emissions in the Tokyo metropolitan area increased
(May 29, 2009)

MOX fuel from France arrived in Japan
(May 26, 2009)

Japan signed memorandum for cooperation to support nuclear construction in Italy
(May 26, 2009)

Power industry to study influence of PV systems on power system
(May 26, 2009)

MHI's CO2 capture technology to be demonstrated in the U.S.
(May 26, 2009)

An electric vehicle reborn after 90 years
(May 22, 2009)

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPS unit 7 restarts power generation
(May 22, 2009)

Hokuriku Electric Power to build large scale photovoltaic power plant
(May 22, 2009)

Use of waste material as fuel at Okinawa thermal power plant to start in fiscal 2010
(May 22, 2009)

Japanese makers anticipating rapid growth of domestic photovoltaic market
(May 19, 2009)

Tomatoes grown in the desert with original technology of Japanese firm
(May 19, 2009)

Geothermal power capacity could be tripled by 2020, said ANRE
(May 19, 2009)

Shika NPS unit 1 resumed commercial operation after shutdown of over two years
(May 15, 2009)

Japan's LDP to draft new bill toward low-carbon society
(May 15, 2009)

U.S. proposal for global warming prevention has repercussions for Japan
(May 12, 2009)

Interest in Japanese technologies growing in the wake of U.S. smart grid development plans
(May 12, 2009)

Japan-Russia nuclear cooperation agreement concluded for increased stability in nuclear fuel procurement
(May 12, 2009)

Niigata governor approves restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 7
(May 8, 2009)

Japan and U.S. to strengthen cooperation in energy and environment
(May 8, 2009)

Shikoku Electric Power to change presidents in June
(May 8, 2009)

2008 results of ten electric utilities impacted by high fuel prices
(May 8, 2009)

Raw material cost for crystalline silicon solar cells fallen sharply due to financial crisis
(April 28, 2009)

Hitachi to develop next-generation reactor that saves uranium
(April 28, 2009)

Japanese government submitted a draft post-Kyoto protocol
(April 28, 2009)

Public discussion on greenhouse gas reduction targets revealed serious clash of opinions
(April 24, 2009)

Russia's IUEC aims for conclusion of commercial contract before year's end
(April 24, 2009)

Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency starts review of nuclear power plant fire control measures
(April 24, 2009)

Electricity demand lower in fiscal 2008 than previous year for the first time in five years
(April 21, 2009)

Nuclear power capacity factor in fiscal 2008 remained low at 60%
(April 21, 2009)

Construction of Sanmen nuclear power station unit 1 started in China
(April 21, 2009)

University of Tokyo started research to demonstrate photovoltaic power generation and superconductive cable in Chilean desert
(April 21, 2009)

Japan's Environment Minister supports nuclear power
(April 17, 2009)

Construction plan for Japan's largest wind power plant announced
(April 17, 2009)

Reinforcement of cooperation between Japan and Jordan in nuclear power
(April 17, 2009)

TEPCO executive vice president apologizes for fire
(April 17, 2009)

Niigata Prefectural Governor withheld decision on restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 7
(April 14, 2009)

Another fire at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station
(April 14, 2009)

Six options for 2020 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets selected
(April 14, 2009)

JAIF study: Construction started for nine new reactors in four countries in 2008
(April 14, 2009)

Local government leaders will meet to discuss restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 7
(April 10, 2009)

Oversupply of LNG spreads as electricity demand declines
(April 10, 2009)

TEPCO to expand its own overseas development of uranium resources
(April 10, 2009)

"Smart grid" workshop to be held in Albuquerque, US
(April 10, 2009)

Arrival of first LNG carrier in Japan from Sakhalin 2
(April 7, 2009)

Joint public-private working group on resource development instituted by Japan and Venezuela
(April 7, 2009)

New public-private sector group to promote use of photovoltaic power
(April 7, 2009)

J-Power - change at the top for the first time in 8 years
(April 3, 2009)

Discussions to start this month on setting 2020 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target
(April 3, 2009)

Sakaiko unit 1 starts commercial operation
(April 3, 2009)

International Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Office set up in ANRE
(April 3, 2009)

Shika nuclear power plant unit 1 resumes operation
(April 1, 2009)

Subsidiary of Hokkaido Electric Power promotes photovoltaic and wind power generation
(April 1, 2009)

Japanese private sector to create organization to support countries newly introducing nuclear power
(March 27, 2009)

Sanyo Electric strengthens partnership with Mitsui for cultivating US solar cell market
(March 27, 2009)

Toward reduction of CO2 emissions by 400 tons at Haneda Airport
(March 27, 2009)

Edison's electric bulb was lit
(March 27, 2009)

Hokuriku Electric Power submitted plan to restart Shika-1
(March 24, 2009)

Local government consents to use of MOX fuel at Shimane unit 2
(March 24, 2009)

Investment of 3 trillion yen for energy-saving improvement of public facilities and private buildings
(March 24, 2009)

MHI developed wind turbine for cold winter regions in US
(March 23, 2009)

Hitachi and Toshiba replace their presidents
(March 23, 2009)

Declining demand for power in Japan
(March 17, 2009)

Russia's Gazprom looks to expand business
(March 17, 2009)

Japanese government will launch "smart grid" verification test
(March 17, 2009)

Geothermal generation will more than double by 2020, according to ANRE
(March 17, 2009)

Giant flame burning on Sakhalin
(March 13, 2009)

Japan, EU to work together for development of innovative energy technology
(March 13, 2009)

Chugoku Electric Power to purchase 700 EVs by fiscal 2020
(March 13, 2009)

Tokyo Electric Power to procure 400 tons of uranium annually from Uranium One from 2014
(March 10, 2009)

Use of MOX fuel at Tomari-3 approved by local government
(March 10, 2009)

Mitsubishi Corporation participates in the world's largest photovoltaic business
(March 10, 2009)

Fire occurred at Tokyo Electric Power's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa
(March 10, 2009)

[Interview] Shi Zhengrong, Suntech Power chairman and CEO: "We will continue research and development in focused areas."
(March 6, 2009)

LNG-fired power plant of Kansai Electric Power to be rebuilt with increased thermal efficiency of 60%
(March 3, 2009)

Tohoku Electric Power plans to introduce large photovoltaic power systems
(March 3, 2009)

What will future home living look like? -- Open experiment in Tokyo
(March 3, 2009)

Hitachi enters solar cell manufacturing equipment business
(March 3, 2009)

Power industry's reaction to new photovoltaic generation promotion measures
(February 27, 2009)

[Interview] John Antone, Applied Materials vice president: "Solar-cell manufacturing equipment market may recover in second half of this year"
(February 27, 2009)

TEPCO submitted Kashiwazaki-Kariwa-7 restart plan to local governments
(February 24, 2009)

Reaction of power industry to operation of Sakhalin-2 LNG plant
(February 24, 2009)

A step forward toward bioethanol production without constricting foodstuff production
(February 24, 2009)

National government approves restart of Kashiwasaki-Kariwa-7
(February 20, 2009)

Operation of Tsuruga-1 for longer than 40 years to be reviewed
(February 20, 2009)

Environment Minister Saito met U.S. Climate Change Envoy Stern: "Participation of developing countries necessary for next framework"
(February 20, 2009)

Kuba promoted to Kyocera president
(February 20, 2009)

"No safety concern" at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa-7, says METI minister
(February 17, 2009)

METI agency started discussion on measures for promoting nuclear power
(February 17, 2009)

Six companies including Kansai Electric Power extend contract for importing Indonesian LNG
(February 17, 2009)

United Nations planning a summit on climate change, de Boer says
(February 17, 2009)

MOE formulates a policy to increase photovoltaic generation by 55 times
(February 13, 2009)

TEPCO submitted Kashiwazaki-Kariwa-7's inspection and assessment report to national government
(February 13, 2009)

Tokyo Electric Power and others to invest in Uranium One to enter uranium supply business
(February 13, 2009)

Tokyo Gas to provide energy saving advice to all households of condominium building
(February 13, 2009)

Houses with chargers on the market prior to commercialization of electric cars
(February 10, 2009)

Kyushu Electric Power's LNG carrier coming on the scene
(February 10, 2009)

Sales of heat pump heating systems by Mitsubishi Electric grow in Europe
(February 10, 2009)

Thermal power plant supplying electricity to Tokyo area starts operation
(February 7, 2009)

Replacement of home appliances for energy saving -- MOE's new plan to combat global warming
(February 7, 2009)

J-Power USA taking active interest in investment in North America, focusing on renewable energy including pumped hydropower and wind power
(February 7, 2009)

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa-7 moved closer to restart with fire defense shutdown order lifted
(February 6, 2009)

Major delay in completion of Rokkasho reprocessing plant
(February 3, 2009)

Utilities' earnings estimates revised -- reflecting recession, stronger yen, cheaper crude oil
(February 3, 2009)

Shikoku Electric Power launches new projects to reduce CO2 emissions
(February 3, 2009)

Is snow a new energy source? -- Unique effort of a small town
(February 3, 2009)

Tokyo Electric Power announced plan to construct new large-scale photovoltaic generation facility
(January 30, 2009)

IRENA foundation conference took place in Germany while Japan withheld signing convention
(January 30, 2009)

[Interview] TEPCO president Masataka Shimizu: "We will boost competitiveness of overseas businesses"
(January 27, 2009)

Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 7 receives seismic safety approval from national government
(January 27, 2009)

December's demand from large electricity customers suffered largest-ever decline
(January 23, 2009)

Steam turbine restoration work demonstrated to the press at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa-7
(January 20, 2009)

Toshiba considering entry into residential photovoltaic market
(January 20, 2009)

Steam turbine to be restored in early February at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa-7
(January 16, 2009)

Mitsubishi Corporation to Export LNG from Canada
(January 16, 2009)

Electricity rate review ended with minor revisions
(January 15, 2009)

Japan and South Korea agreed to start talks on bilateral nuclear agreement
(January 15, 2009)

Kyushu Electric Power submitted nuclear power plant expansion plan to local governments
(January 9, 2009)

Toshiba makes full-scale entry into photovoltaic power business as system integrator
(January 6, 2009)

Looking Back on 2008 for Japan's Electric Power Industry
(December 26, 2008)

Chubu Electric announced plans to build replacement unit at Hamaoka nuclear power plant
(December 24, 2008)

Solar energy ship completed to reduce global warming
(December 24, 2008)

Nuclear industry's career fair attracted more than twice the number of students than last year
(December 19, 2008)

Were the COP-14 "fossil awards" really a disgrace?
(December 19, 2008)

COP-14 ended without middle- and long-term reduction targets
(December 16, 2008)

MOE and METI to take measures to promote next-generation electric vehicles
(December 16, 2008)

TEPCO contributes to preservation of World Heritage Site in the Philippines
(December 12, 2008)

Environmental minister Saito visited Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, emphasized safety and local approval
(December 9, 2008)

Nippon Oil and Nippon Mining Holdings announced basic agreement on merger, new holding company to be established in October 2009
(December 9, 2008)

Chubu Electric to build 7 MW solar power station
(December 5, 2008)

Toshiba to build pilot plant for CCS technology and start test operation next summer
(December 5, 2008)

Japan and Russia may conclude nuclear agreement as early as January
(December 2, 2008)

Latest nuclear trend in the U.S. (7): Next administration to decide whether to continue or retract nuclear development
(December 2, 2008)

Latest nuclear trend in the U.S. (6) Increases in capacity factor equivalent to 29 new units
(December 1, 2008)

Latest nuclear trend in the U.S. (5): Sharp increase in capacity factor resulting from new maintenance rule
(November 28, 2008)

Latest nuclear trend in the U.S. (4): Over 70% approve nuclear energy, poll shows
(November 27, 2008)

Latest nuclear trend in the U.S. (3): Nuclear investment urgently needed in spite of financial crisis
(November 25, 2008)

Latest nuclear trend in the U.S. (2): Steep rise of fossil fuel prices puts nuclear in spotlight -- Entergy and Exelon
(November 21, 2008)

Latest nuclear trend in the U.S. (1): TVA takes lead in nuclear renaissance by restarting suspended reactors
(November 20, 2008)

Greenhouse gas emissions hit record high in fiscal 2007, influenced by low nuclear availability
(November 14, 2008)

METI formed special teams to secure resources and address global financial instability
(November 14, 2008)

First fuel loading started at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa unit 7 after earthquake -- System-based safety verification in full swing
(November 11, 2008)

UAE to found international renewable energy basis -- Some doubt whether work will proceed as planned
(November 11, 2008)

Six of ten Japanese utilities reported deficits in semi-annual accounting, weighed by higher fuel prices
(November 7, 2008)

Sudden end to battle between J-Power and TCI -- Influence of financial crisis?
(November 5, 2008)

Ten power companies to reduce rate increase by 50% in January
(November 5, 2008)

Council formed to promote energy-saving technologies worldwide
(October 31, 2008)

Nuclear power considered necessary but causing anxiety, poll shows
(October 31, 2008)

TEPCO assists Saudi Arabia in energy saving
(October 28, 2008)

Current status of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, damaged by great earthquake last year
(October 28, 2008)

Tokyo Electric Power plans to start operation of mega-solar plants in 2011
(October 24, 2008)

Government starts inviting participants for experimental domestic emissions trading
(October 24, 2008)

Japan, India agreed to expand cooperation in environment, energy saving -- METI Minister Nikai met Prime Minister Singh
(October 24, 2008)

Power companies to take measures to avoid drastic rate increases
(October 21, 2008)

Major solar cell vendors to enhance manufacturing and sales in North America
(October 21, 2008)

Kurobe Dam now in its best with autumn color leaves
(October 17, 2008)

JNFL's reprocessing plant restarted vitrified waste production test after three-month pause
(October 17, 2008)

Nuclear power indispensable for achieving zero-emission power's 50% share target
(October 10, 2008)

[Interview] Rachel Crisp: Eager to develop combined coal-fired CCS plants in the UK
(October 10, 2008)

U.S. financial crisis casts dark shadow on new nuclear projects -- Effects on Japanese industry unavoidable
(October 7, 2008)

Trial implementation of emissions trading imminent -- Seven experts interviewed
(October 3, 2008)

Japan will pursue low carbon society ahead of the world, said Prime Minister Aso
(September 30, 2008)

New technology using polymer membrane to separate CO2 from exhaust gas promoted by METI
(September 30, 2008)

Governmental project team established to address higher electricity and gas prices
(September 30, 2008)

Energy and environment ministers of Aso's new Cabinet spoke at press conference
(September 26, 2008)

Will Lehman bankruptcy affect solar cell market?
(September 26, 2008)

METI Minister requests utility executives to suppress rate increase
(September 24, 2008)

Power industry to introduce MW-class photovoltaic power systems at 30 sites and 10,000 electric vehicles
(September 24, 2008)

Various opinions on trial implementation of emissions trading -- Power industry demands participation as a whole
(September 19, 2008)

Demonstration test of electric vehicle charging stations started in Tokyo
(September 19, 2008)

Putting carbonated water into 1000 meters underground -- Experiment to develop new CCS technique
(September 17, 2008)

Electricity supplied to isolated area three months after Iwate-Miyagi Inland Earthquake
(September 17, 2008)

First lawsuit in Japan by utility against nuclear vendor over Hamaoka-5 turbine incident
(September 12, 2008)

Indian utility NTPC's mission visited Japanese coal-fired power plants
(September 12, 2008)

Locking CO2 deep underground -- Power and oil industries getting down to CCS commercialization
(September 9, 2008)

Singaporean utility jointly acquired by Marubeni, Kansai Electric, Kyushu Electric, etc.
(September 9, 2008)

Fukuda's sudden exit could affect political measures on global warming
(September 5, 2008)

New robots developed for maintenance work at nuclear power plants
(September 5, 2008)

J-Power to accelerate overseas nuclear operations with "full MOX" as selling point
(September 2, 2008)

New product meeting the needs of unelectrified regions -- Mitsubishi Electric's small photovoltaic modules
(September 2, 2008)

Toward large photovoltaic power plant equivalent to nuclear power plant -- Development of innovative solar cells started on a full scale
(August 29, 2008)

Japanese government and power industry to cooperate in new nuclear construction in UK
(August 29, 2008)

New wind power system using bird-wing principle developed by Nippon Institute of Technology
(August 26, 2008)

Japanese government to enhance support for launching nuclear power in emerging economies
(August 26, 2008)

Eight utilities revised electricity rates in September, with future rate increases expected
(August 22, 2008)

Utilities revised projected earnings downward and expect deficits because of higher crude prices
(August 22, 2008)

Traditional water sprinkling in downtown Tokyo to mitigate fierce heat
(August 22, 2008)