Projects for Development and Deployment of New and Renewable Energy by NEDO and by NEPC

Country / jurisdiction: Japan · Year: 1980 · Status: In force · Level: National · Type: Voluntary

NEDO actively undertakes the development of renewable energy (and of energy conservation technology, environmental protection etc.) and promotes greater utilization of them. It operates many projects for R & D of various renewable energies and for subsidies for deployment of them. NEDO supports the development of high-risk innovative technologies, serving as an innovation accelerator up to the demonstration stage. It collaborates with research institutions and industries, and provides information to the government to inform policymaking. Its total budget of FY2024 includes JPY 52 billion for energy systems, JPY 36 billion for energy efficiency, and JPY 31 billion for industrial sectors, and 54 billion for new business and start-ups. And In December 2008, New Energy Promotion Council was established. Its objectives are support and research for deployment and dissemination of renewable energies. It has succeeded some of the projects of NEDO and began its own support programme.

Official source: https://www.nedo.go.jp/english/