Mariko O’Neil and Yumi Kim, analysts from BNEF’s Global Power Markets Team, dive into Japan's power market, exploring its fascinating evolution post-Fukushima. They discuss the liberalization that has attracted foreign investors and the unique challenges of relying on imported fuels. With rising power demands from data centers and semiconductor manufacturing, they unveil opportunities for energy installations. Additionally, they address crucial topics like the role of nuclear energy and Japan's potential leadership in regional energy transitions.
