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Regarding the Inclusion of the Logo in the Renewable Energy Task Force Meeting Slides
1 April 2024
Regarding the Inclusion of the Logo in the Renewable Energy Task Force Meeting Slides
1 April 2024
[Seminar] Energy Transition in APAC and Japan's Role
15 March 2024
[Country Case Study] Indonesia: Southeast Asia Power Sector Decarbonization
11 March 2024
Realizing a Centralized System to Accelerate Offshore Wind Development
28 February 2024
Pathway to Decarbonization of Petrochemicals in Japan: Shifting from Mass Consumption, Creating Carbon Circulation and Enhancing Renewable Energy Deployment
8 February 2024
[Comment] Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels and Tripling Renewables: How Should we Keep Pace with the COP28 Decision in Japan?
26 December 2023
[Joint Statement] Uniting for Asia’s Renewable Energy Future: Message to the Asia Zero Emission Community Summit
8 December 2023
[Comment] Triple Renewables in Japan for a 1.5℃ Pathway: Following the Pledge to Triple Renewable Energy at COP28
7 December 2023
[JCI] Carbon Pricing Proposal endorsed by 186 Members: Toward Simultaneous Achievement of 2030 GHG Emission Reduction Targets and...
5 December 2023
Why Investments in Ammonia Co-firing to Coal Power are not Consistent with the 1.5°C Climate GoalKae Takase, Senior, Coordinator, Renewable Energy Institute
1 December 2023
REI COP28 Event - Find us in Dubai
30 November 2023
[JCI] Japan Climate Action Summit 2023(JCAS2023)
6 October 2023
[Climate Change Top Page] New categories added: Policies and Actions in Japan/World, Decarbonization by Sector, Power & Fuel Transitions
19 September 2023
Renewable Energy: The Top-Priority for Southeast Asia to Fully Blossom
5 September 2023
[Webinar] Impact of 60% Reduction in 2035: Will Japan's Energy Policy Change?
3 August 2023
Germany Accelerates with RE, Batteries, and Hydrogen After Phasing Out NuclearRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
20 July 2023
[Position Paper] Revised Basic Hydrogen Strategy Offers No Clear Path to Carbon Neutrality
20 July 2023
Steel Industry Towards 2040 Zero Emissions: 15 Insights on the Transformation and Japan's Choices
12 July 2023
Last Chance for True Electricity System ReformHiroshi Takahashi, Professor, Hosei University
5 July 2023
Renewable Energy Surcharges to Decrease Significantly with Lower FIT Purchase Prices and Higher Wholesale Market PricesMasaya Ishida, Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Institute
27 June 2023
[Statistics Explained] How Electricity Supply and Demand Changed Amid Soaring Fossil Fuel PricesKeiji Kimura, Associate Professor, Department of International Economics, Faculty of Economics, Osaka Sangyo University / Senior Research Fellow, Renewable Energy Institute
16 June 2023
[Postion Paper] The Evolving Role of Carbon Credits: A Global Perspective and recommendation for Japan GX PlanKae Takase, Senior, Coordinator, Renewable Energy Institute
31 May 2023
[Special Contents] Pathways to Climate-neutral Japan: The 2030, 2035 and 2050 Energy Mix
19 May 2023
[JCI Message] 303 Non-State Actors Joined the Message "Overcoming Two Crises with Renewable Energy and Carbon Pricing"
12 April 2023
Proposal for the 2035 Energy Mix (First Edition): Toward Decarbonizing Electricity with Renewable Energy
11 April 2023
2050: Decarbonizing Grid Systems with Renewables
7 April 2023
Reality of Nuclear Power in Europe: Reduced DependenceRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
4 April 2023
The Opinion Ad on Offshore Wind Placed in the Nikkei
4 April 2023
Offshore Wind Power in Japan, too.
4 April 2023
Renewable Energy is the United States Top Priority for 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2035Romain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
28 March 2023
REvision2023: Overcoming the Energy Crisis with Renewables
8 March 2023
[Comment] The GX Basic Policy Falls Short in Proposing Strategies for Overcoming the Current Crises
28 February 2023
[Info Pack] Japan’s Nuclear Power New Policy: Off the Mark
17 February 2023
Battery Storage to Efficiently Achieve Renewable Energy Integration
23 January 2023
International Power Interconnections Progress and Help Countries in the Energy CrisisRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
19 January 2023
[New Year’s Column] Putting an End to Misguided Energy Policies for JapanTeruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute
11 January 2023
[Comment] Japan’s “GX: Green Transformation Policy” is a Missed Opportunity to Respond to the Current Climate and Energy Crises
27 December 2022
Socioeconomic Analysis of Offshore Wind Power Development in Japan
8 December 2022
The Path to Green Steel: Pursuing Zero-Carbon Steelmaking in Japan
18 November 2022
RE100 Revised the Technical Criteria, Adding 15-year Commissioning Date LimitMasaya Ishida, Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Institute / RE100 Technical Advisory Group member
26 October 2022
[JCI] Japan Climate Action Summit 2022 (JCAS2022)
14 October 2022
European Parliament Adopted REDIII: Voting to Maintain the Status of Forest Biomass as Renewable EnergyTakanobu Aikawa, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
7 October 2022
In the Energy Crisis Renewable Energy Phenomenally Grows, Fossils and Nuclear DecreaseRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
6 October 2022
Re-examining Japan’s Hydrogen Strategy: Moving Beyond the “Hydrogen Society” Fantasy
22 September 2022
[Info Pack] Corporate PPA: Latest Trends in Japan
1 September 2022
From the Corona Crises to a Fuel Price Crisis: Comparing Electricity in France and GermanyTomas Kåberger, Chair of Executive Board, Renewable Energy Institute / Romain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
30 August 2022
France’s Nuclear Power: Current Difficulties, New Policies, and 100% RenationalizationRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
23 August 2022
Tight Supply of Electricity Addressed by Multiple Means in Tokyo: Nuclear Power is Not the SolutionMasaya Ishida, Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Institute
7 July 2022
[JCI] 4th Anniversary of the Japan Climate Initiative: Achievements and Future Developments
6 July 2022
Renewables to Strengthen Energy Security in Europe and Japan
5 July 2022
The Energy Crisis and the Role of Renewables: Tomas Kåberger's Presentation in Text
22 June 2022
The Energy Crisis and the Role of Renewables
14 June 2022
[JCI Message] 285 Non-State Actors Call for Accelerating Renewable Energy Deployment Now
3 June 2022
Bottlenecks and Risks of CCS Thermal Power Policy in Japan
20 May 2022
Building Performance Standards for Existing Buildings: A view from the US and Europe
17 May 2022
Statement on the Energy Crisis Caused by the Invasion of Ukraine
26 April 2022
Now is the Time to Phase Out Fossil Fuels and Nuclear PowerMika Ohbayashi, Director, Renewable Energy Institute
9 March 2022
[International Conference] REvision2022: Accelerating Renewable Developments
2 March 2022
France’s New Nuclear Power Plans and Techno-Economic DifficultiesRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
28 January 2022
Germany: Latest Developments of Energy and Climate Policy and Legislation - Before and After the Government Change
25 January 2022
World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2021: New Findings and Implications for Japan
19 January 2022
[New Year’s Column] 2022, A Year to Further Accelerate Renewables and Moving Toward the Decarbonization of the Industry SectorTeruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute
11 January 2022
[Info Pack] Towards Carbon Neutral Steel in Japan: Learning from the Latest Trends in the European Union
14 December 2021
[Statement] Concrete Policies Needed to Halve Our Emissions by 2030: A Call to the Japanese Government Ahead of COP26
27 October 2021
[JCI] Japan Climate Action Summit 2021 (JCAS2021)
13 October 2021
On the 10th Anniversary of Renewable Energy Institute
25 August 2021
[Webinar] Power System in the Era of 100% Renewable Energy: What will happen to to the cost of electricity and the stability of supply?
30 July 2021
[Comment] On the Proposed Power Supply Mix for 2030 in the draft of the Strategic Energy Plan
26 July 2021
[JCI] 3rd Anniversary of Japan Climate Initiative: Achievements and Future Developments
6 July 2021
Global Electricity Data 2020, Renewable Energy/Fossils & Nuclear: Two Opposite FatesRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
12 May 2021
[Comment] Call for an Immediate Shift in Energy Policy to Realize the 2030 Emission Reduction Target
27 April 2021
[JCI] Statement to Call for an Ambitious 2030 Target for Japan to Realize the Paris Agreement Goal
19 April 2021
The Energy Transformation will Transform International RelationsHiroshi Takahashi, Professor, Tsuru University
19 March 2021
[Webcast] REvision2021: 10 years from 3.11 - A New Energy Future
10 March 2021
Fading Nuclear ProspectsTomas Kåberger, Chair of Executive Board, Renewable Energy Institute / Fredrik Lundberg, Nuclear Journalist
9 March 2021
Renewable Pathways to Climate-neutral Japan: Reaching Zero Emissions by 2050 in the Energy System
9 March 2021
10 Years After 3/11: Has Japan’s Energy Policy Shifted?Mika Ohbayashi, Director, Renewable Energy Institute
8 March 2021
[Special Contents] TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster: 10 Years on and the Way Forward
26 February 2021
[Webcast] RE-Users Summit 2021: Corporate Renewable Energy Use Plans Accelerate Decarbonization
3 February 2021
Innovative Decarbonization Policies: HawaiiRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
2 February 2021
[JCI Message] Calling on the Japanese Government to Raise its 2030 Renewable Energy Target to 40-50%
18 January 2021
Renewable Electricity Procurement Guidebook (4th Edition)
13 January 2021
Innovative Decarbonization Policies: ChileRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
24 December 2020
The Quest to Decarbonize Europe: 2020 Strategies towards 2050
4 December 2020
Innovative Decarbonization Policies: AustraliaRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
16 November 2020
[Comment] Joe Biden’s Victory is a Chance to Accelerate Japan’s Energy Transformation to Achieve a Decarbonized Society
12 November 2020
[Comment] The Start of Revisions to the Strategic Energy Plan
2 November 2020
[Comment] Japan’s 2050 Carbon Neutral Declaration: 45% Emission Reduction is Needed by 2030
26 October 2020
[JCI] Japan Climate Action Summit 2020 (JCAS2020)
13 October 2020
Corporate PPA Guidebook: For Business Energy Users in Japan
1 October 2020
Innovative Decarbonization Policies: IndiaRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
18 September 2020
[Position Paper] Sustainability of Wood Bioenergy in Japan: Implementation of System for Ensuring GHG Reduction
11 September 2020
Re-energising Plans for Power and Climate ChangeMika Ohbayashi, Director, Renewable Energy Institute
11 September 2020
[JCI] A message to the new Online Platform “Platform for Redesign 2020”
4 September 2020
Green Recovery/Green New Deal: How These Proposals Would be Funded and Their Relationship with Climate JusticeJusen Asuka, Professor, Center for Northeast Asian Studies / Environmental Sciences and Policies, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University
21 August 2020
Innovative Decarbonization Policies: California, United StatesRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
4 August 2020
COVID-19: Impacts and Future Outlook for Bioenergy SectorBharadwaj Kummamuru and Christian Rakos, World Bioenergy Association
28 July 2020
[Comment] Cease Coal-Fired Power Exports and Shift to Renewable Energy Support: on the Review of Japan’s Energy Infrastructure Export Policy
9 July 2020
[Info Pack] Four Reasons Japan Needs to Cease Coal-Fired Power Exports and Shift to Supporting Renewable Energy
7 July 2020
[JCI] 2nd Anniversary of Japan Climate Initiative: Achievements and Future Developments
6 July 2020
[Comment] Complete Phase-out of Coal Power is Required in Japan
3 July 2020
Despite Nuclear Shut Down: Electricity from Fossil Fuels Below its Pre-Fukushima Level in Japan Tomas Kåberger, Chair of Executive Board, Renewable Energy Institute / Romain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
25 June 2020
The Warnings Were ThereHiroko Kuniya, Anchor, Board Member of Renewable Energy Institute
12 June 2020
Impact of the New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on Global PV MarketIzumi Kaizuka, Principal Analyst, Manager, Research Division, RTS Corporation
11 June 2020
The Coronavirus Crisis and the Climate Crisis: A Test for Japan’s Strategic Response CapabilitiesTakejiro Sueyoshi, Vice-Chair of Executive Board, Renewable Energy Institute
2 June 2020
[Special Report] A Series of Disasters Shows How Renewable Energy Helps Us: Now Is the Time for a Japanese ‘Green New Deal’
2 June 2020
Now's the Time to Build a 21st Century Energy SystemPatricia Espinosa, Executive Secretary, The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) / Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
27 May 2020
Turning the Page on the Age of OilAchim Steiner, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme / Francesco La Camera, Director General, International Renewable Energy Agency
27 May 2020
[Forbes Article] Oil: Revenge Of The NegabarrelsAmory B. Lovins, Co-founder, Chief Scientist and Chairman Emeritus, Rocky Mountain Institute
19 May 2020
[JCI Message] Towards “Green Recovery”: Overcome the coronavirus crisis and tackle the climate crisis
13 May 2020
[Special Contents] Making the Corona Crisis an Opportunity to Establish a Resilient Sustainable Economy
8 May 2020
Reflections on COVID-19 PandemicDavid Suzuki, Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia / Co-Founder, David Suzuki Foundation / Board Member, Renewable Energy Institute
8 May 2020
Wind Output Displaces Nuclear in France and SwedenTomas Kåberger, Chair of Executive Board, Renewable Energy Institute / Romain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
16 April 2020
[JCI Comment] By Takejiro Sueyoshi, JCI representative: A raise of Japan’s Reduction Target is Urgently Needed
30 March 2020
[Info Pack] 5 Fallacies of Japan’s Coal-fired Power Export Policy
16 March 2020
REvision2020: Renewables to Realize a Decarbonized Society
4 March 2020
[JCI] Statement to call on the Japanese Government for its NDC enhancement
4 February 2020
RE-Users Summit 2020: Corporate Energy Users, More Renewables in Business
31 January 2020
Power Market Restructuring for Renewables Integration
27 January 2020
[New Year's Column] 2020: Renewing Hope for Averting the Climate CrisisTeruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute
10 January 2020
Renewable Electricity Procurement Guidebook (3rd Edition)
9 January 2020
[COP25 Side Event] Accelerating energy transitions and raising ambition based on decreasing costs of renewables (Madrid, Spain)
13 December 2019
[COP25 Side Event] Challenges of Japan and large cities in the midst of climate crisis: Aiming to be carbon neutral by 2050
10 December 2019
[JCI] Japan Climate Action Summit 2019 (JCAS2019)
31 October 2019
Risk Analysis of Coal-Fired Power Plant Investment in Japan: Exposure to Stranded Asset Risk in the Energy Transition Period
24 October 2019
[KIREC Seoul Side Event] Future Prospects of Renewable Energy Policy in Asia
22 October 2019
Renewable Energy: the Obvious Sustainable Development Pathway for Asia PacificRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute / Christian Pigot, Research Collaborator
21 October 2019
Calling for Forward-thinking Japanese Investments in Southeast Asia Power SectorRomain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
18 October 2019
Renewable Energy to Replace Coal Power in Southeast Asia: Pragmatism to Deliver a Sustainable Bright Future
17 October 2019
[Seminar] International Pathways: Cities Decarbonizing Buildings (NYC, US)
27 September 2019
Remarkable Progress in Japan’s Electricity Consumption and Generation since FY2010 Romain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
13 September 2019
Encouraging Developments in Some Major Countries During First Half of 2019Tomas Kåberger, Chair of Executive Board, Renewable Energy Institute / Romain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
30 August 2019
[JCI] 1st Anniversary of Japan Climate Initiative - Achievements and Future developments
5 July 2019
[Comment] Calling for an Energy Strategy for a Carbon-Neutral Japan
28 June 2019
Foundations Platform F20, releases new report to the G20
13 June 2019
F20 High-Level Forum in Tokyo: Heading towards a New Climate and Sustainable Economy
13 June 2019
[Workshop] Philanthropies’ Role for 2050
12 June 2019
Tokyo Dialogue on Sustainable Finance – an event in view of the G20 summit in Japan –
10 June 2019
Proposal for Energy Strategy Toward a Decarbonized Society
15 April 2019
Renewable Electricity Procurement Guidebook: for Corporations and Local Governments
10 April 2019
Investing in the Industrial Development of Electricity Generation from Renewable Energy SourcesTomas Kåberger, Chair of Executive Board, Renewable Energy Institute
29 March 2019
Non-fossil Certificate Qualified by RE100 with a Condition: Issues of Complying with International StandardsMasaya Ishida, Manager, Renewable Energy Business Group, Renewable Energy Institute
15 March 2019
REvision2019: Renewable Revolution
6 March 2019
[JCI Symposium] Japan Climate Action to the front line of the world – Inviting Ms. Christiana Figueres (Former Executive Secretary of UNFCCC)
12 February 2019
The Rise of Renewable Energy and Fall of Nuclear Power: Competition of Low Carbon Technologies
6 February 2019
RE-Users Summit 2019: Corporate Sourcing of Renewables Expanding in the World
1 February 2019
[Proposal] Formulate a Long-term Reduction Strategy that Leads the World in the Decarbonization Process
25 January 2019
[New Year’s Column] 2019, a Year to Accelerate the Energy Transition towards DecarbonizationTeruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute
1 January 2019
Renewable Energy Institutes Joins the F20 Platform
20 December 2018
[COP24 Side Event] Decarbonizing Cities and Communities: Through Distributed Energy Resources and Energy Transition (Katowice, Poland)
5 December 2018
[JCI] Japan Climate Action Summit 2018 (JCAS2018)
12 October 2018
Japan’s Finance Organizations Start to Clarify their Finance Policies on New Coal-fired Power Yuri Okubo Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
11 October 2018
[Green Building Symposium] Decarbonizing Buildings and Housings: Synergy of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the Building Sector
5 October 2018
100% Renewable Electricity Products with Low Environmental Impact and High AdditionalityMasaya Ishida, Manager, Renewable Energy Business Group, Renewable Energy Institute
26 September 2018
Plans of New Coal-fired Power Plants in Japan Are Being ReviewedYuri Okubo, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
23 July 2018
[Comments on the Draft Basic Energy Plan] Japan Should Join the Global Trend for Renewables Toward Decarbonization: Persisting in Coal and Nuclear Will Put Japan’s Future at Risk
28 June 2018
The UK is Phasing Out Coal Power by Expanding RE
20 June 2018
[Comment] Renewables as the Major Power Source for Decarbonization: Japan’s Basic Energy Plan Should Depart from Coal and Nuclear
12 June 2018
Symposium to Launch Discussion on Phase Out of Coal-Fired Power Stations in Japan: The Future of Energy Investment After the Paris Agreement, Accelerated Decarbonization Trend
29 May 2018
Science based Coal-Phase Out Timeline for Japan: Implication for Policymakers and Investors
29 May 2018
Coal Power, a Record Not to Celebrate: No More Time to Waste as the Climate Change Clock is TickingRomain Zissler, Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
23 February 2018
[Recommendation] Transitioning Energy Policies for a Decarbonized Society: Redirecting Discussions on the Basic Energy Plan and Long-term...
15 February 2018
Japan Should Join the Global Trend Toward DecarbonizationTeruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute
5 January 2018
Tomas Kåberger Appointed as Member of the Swedish Climate Policy Council
12 December 2017
[COP23 Official Side Event] Energy Transition and Low Carbon Developments in North East Asia: China, South Korea, Japan
7 November 2017
[Seminar] Renewable Energy Enhances Corporate Value
25 October 2017
Business Risks of New Coal-fired Power Plant Projects in Japan: The Decline in Capacity Factor and Its Effect on the Business Feasibility
1 September 2017
Business Risks of the 42 New Coal-fired Power Plant Projects in Japan: Capacity Factor May Decline to Less Than 50% by FY 2026Yuri Okubo, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute / Teruyuki Ohno, Executive, Director, Renewable Energy Institute
4 August 2017
Renewables are Unstoppable: Thoughts on President Trump’s Speech Announcing his Decision to Withdraw from the Paris Agreement on Climate ChangeMika Ohbayashi, Director, Renewable Energy Institute
13 June 2017
[Seminar] Energy Business Towards a Decarbonized Society: The Role of Financial Institutions and Corporates
14 February 2017
Coal Business and Policy Trends: What Japanese Investors Should Know After the Paris Agreement
18 October 2016
Let’s Take the Path Toward 100% Renewables: The Surest Choice to Avoid the Climate Change CrisisTeruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Japan Renewable Energy Foundation
5 January 2016
[Statement] The World Has Taken a Step Toward 100% Renewables: Global Climate Change Agreement Reached at the Paris UN Conference
24 December 2015
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics and SustainabilityTeruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Japan Renewable Energy Foundation
24 April 2014
German Feed-in Tariffs: Neither Contribute to Technological Innovations nor the Fight Against Climate Change? Policy Criticism Without Scientific PerspectiveMika Ohbayashi, Director, Japan Renewable Energy Foundation
4 April 2014