Greener Biodiesel Production
JAPAN - A Japanese research group succeeded has developed pilot-scale production of biodiesel at a test plant for the "non-catalytic superheated methanol method".

Large Solar Plants to Be Built in Kawasaki
JAPAN - Tokyo Electric Power Co. on Monday agreed with the city of Kawasaki to build two large-scale solar power plants.

Sanyo to Expand Solar Plant in Mexico
JAPAN - Sanyo Electric Co Ltd reported yesterday that it will increase capacity at its solar modules plant in Monterrey in Mexico to 50 megawatts from its current 20 megawatts per ...

Solar Power for Airport
JAPAN - Tokyo Electric Power Co and Mitsui & Co have set up a joint company to build a solar power generation system at Tokyo International Airport at Haneda.

Japan Wind Wants to Tripling Market Share
JAPAN - Japan Wind Development Co is to triple its market share by building more battery-supported plants capable of supplying electricity even on windless days.

Mitsubishi to Increase Solar Cell Production
JAPAN - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is to construct a new building for photovoltaic (PV) cell production.

Jatropha Offers Hope to Local Economies
JAPAN - Jatropha, a biofuel source, which is already being cultivated in Japan, could offer hope to local economies in Japan.

Verenium and Marubeni Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Asia
THAILAND - Verenium Corporation, a pioneer in the development of next-generation cellulosic ethanol and high-performance specialty enzymes, and Marubeni Corporation are to open a 3...

G8 Conference to Focus on Biofuels
JAPAN - It has been decided that the biofuel policies of wealthy countries is to be the main topic of Japan's G8 conference.

Biofuel Agreement Between Japan and Brazil
JAPAN - Japan and Brazil made an agreement yesterday to enhance cooperation on biofuels and trade amid a sharp rise in prices of natural resources worldwide.

Japanese Companies Enter into Biofuel Research
TOKYO - Idemitsu Kosan Co. and Mitsubishi Corp. are ready to join in a project to examine the feasibility of mass-producing biofuel made from crops not used for food.

U.S. craze for bioethanol pushes up corn, hurting dairy farms in Japan
JAPAN - This spring, Japan will see its first milk price hike in 30 years. In addition, the dairy industry is reeling under increased feed costs. Blame it all on soaring crude oil ...

Sweet Fuel Supply
JAPAN - A new type of fuel cell powered with glucose derived from biomass is described in the latest issue of the Inderscience Publication International Journal of Global Energy Issues....