Who is Japan Energy Hub?

Keishi is responsible for Japan Energy Hub’s operations and product development. He launched the platform after noticing how fragmented and often difficult to find information about the industry is. He has also worked as a freelance consultant and run various online media businesses for over a decade. He is a Temple University Japan graduate.

Can Japan make hydrogen energy economically viable?

Japanese companies are pioneering the application of hydrogen technology across various sectors, including steelmaking. Despite the optimistic outlook and advancements, Japan, like the rest of the world, faces challenges in making hydrogen energy economically viable.

Could solar power be a new source of EV Growth in Japan?

Japan’s drivers have been wary of making the switch to electric vehicles. Its EV market share is about a 10th of China’s, and EVs account for less than 1 per cent of all cars in use. But sluggish EV sales do not necessarily spell bad news for battery makers. The rise of solar power could give them a new source of growth.

Why does Japan need a multi-layered energy supply structure?

Japan is a country with limited natural resources. There is no one source of energy that is superior in every way. Therefore, it is essential to create a multi-layered energy supply structure in which each energy source is exploited fully for its best performance and compensates for disadvantages of other resources.

How effective is Japan's Energy Transition?

According to the World Economic Forum’s report Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2023, which surveyed the performance of energy systems in 120 countries, Japan ranks 27th based on criteria such as equity, energy security, environmental sustainability and readiness of the enabling environment for energy transition.

Does Japan have a low energy self-sufficiency ratio?

Energy is essential for our daily living and social activities. However, Japan is a country with a low energy self-sufficiency ratio, with a percentage of 12.1% in FY2019, a considerably low level compared with other OECD countries. It was 20.2% in FY2010 before the Great East Japan Earthquake.