Virgin Group's satellite business Virgin Orbit launches a satellite in Asia for the first time in the Oita spaceport. Read more about Virgin Group's satellite business Virgin Orbit launches a satellite in Asia for the first time in the Oita spaceport.
Since 2020, Japan’s Defense Ministry has collaborated with defense equipment manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy to develop laser technology. Read more about Since 2020, Japan’s Defense Ministry has collaborated with defense equipment manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy to develop laser technology.
Since 2020, Japan’s Defense Ministry has been developing high-powered lasers to destroy enemy drones. Read more about Since 2020, Japan’s Defense Ministry has been developing high-powered lasers to destroy enemy drones.
Supported by tax incentives since 2021, the green technology industry achieves an annual growth of USD $870 billion by this year (and USD $1.8 trillion by 2050). Read more about Supported by tax incentives since 2021, the green technology industry achieves an annual growth of USD $870 billion by this year (and USD $1.8 trillion by 2050).
Japanese offshore wind power offers 45 gigawatts of capacity by this year. Read more about Japanese offshore wind power offers 45 gigawatts of capacity by this year.
Japan triples renewables in the country’s energy mix to about 50-60% compared to 2020 levels. Read more about Japan triples renewables in the country’s energy mix to about 50-60% compared to 2020 levels.
Japan generates nearly USD $2 trillion in green business and investments. Read more about Japan generates nearly USD $2 trillion in green business and investments.
Companies in Tokyo are required to fulfill specific targets of the share of their buildings with solar panels: 30% for properties in Chiyoda and Chuo wards, and 70% for the rest of Tokyo’s 23 wards and the city of Musashino. Read more about Companies in Tokyo are required to fulfill specific targets of the share of their buildings with solar panels: 30% for properties in Chiyoda and Chuo wards, and 70% for the rest of Tokyo’s 23 wards and the city of Musashino.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government requires new houses and buildings with a total floor space of less than 2,000 square meters, excluding homes with roof space of less than 20 square meters, to install solar panels starting this year. Read more about Tokyo Metropolitan Government requires new houses and buildings with a total floor space of less than 2,000 square meters, excluding homes with roof space of less than 20 square meters, to install solar panels starting this year.
The share of low-emission cars sold—both hybrid and electric—increases to 50-70% by this year, from around 40% in 2019. Read more about The share of low-emission cars sold—both hybrid and electric—increases to 50-70% by this year, from around 40% in 2019.
