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The head of a Japanese utilities federation says the pandemic has already led to socio-economic slowdown

The company develops and operates autonomous mini generation and distribution systems comprised of solar panels, battery storage and smart meters

The 18,000 bedframes in the Athletes Village will be recycled into paper products after the games, while the mattresses will be converted into new plastics

The ‘Woven City’ will be located at the base of Mount Fuji and powered by hydrogen fuel cells and solar panels

The ship is able to carry 1,250 cubic metres of liquid hydrogen in a single tank and will carry fuel from Australia to Japan

The Southampton-based firm says the investment will fast-track the development of its home services arm aimed at helping customers reduce their energy use at home

The finance mechanism will see interest rate fluctuate depending on the firm’s sustainability performance

The region, which was the site of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear accident, could become home to 11 solar power plants and 10 wind power plants

The firm claims it is now managing the world’s largest single fleet of smart batteries

That’s the warning from Carbon Tracker, which says the country must reform its ‘pro-coal’ stance and policies