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Japan Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2026

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  • 39 Pages
  • February 2026
  • Region: Japan
  • GlobalData
  • ID: 5317508
"Japan Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2026” is among the latest country specific policy reports from the analyst, the industry analysis specialist. The report offers comprehensive information on major policies governing the renewable energy market in the country and provides information on renewable policies/developments at a regional/municipal level. The report discusses renewable energy targets and plans along with the present policy framework, giving a fair idea of overall growth potential of the renewable energy industry. The report also provides major technology specific policies and incentives provided in the country.
The report is built using data and information sourced from industry associations, government websites, and statutory bodies. The information is also sourced through other secondary research sources such as industry and trade magazines.

Report Scope

  • The report covers policy measures and incentives used by Japan to promote renewable energy.
  • The report details promotional measures in Japan both for the overall renewable energy industry and for specific renewable energy technologies that have potential in the country.

Reasons to Buy

The report will enhance your decision making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner. It will allow you to:

  • Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights about policy decisions being taken for different renewable energy sources.
  • Identify opportunities and challenges in exploiting various renewable technologies.
  • Compare the level of support provided to different renewable energy technologies in the country.
  • Be ahead of competition by keeping yourself abreast of all the latest policy changes.

Table of Contents

1 Renewable Energy Market, Japan
1.1 Renewable Energy Market, Overview
1.2 Policy Snapshot
1.3 Yearly Highlights
1.4 Renewable Energy Targets
1.5 Basic Energy Plan until 2030
1.6 Seventh Strategic Energy Plan, 2025
1.7 Sixth Strategic Energy Plan, 2021
1.8 Hydrogen Energy in Japan
  • Basic Hydrogen Strategy
1.9 Japan Renewable Energy Policy Platform
1.10 Amendment of the Renewable Energy Act (New Feed-in Tariff Act)
1.11 Feed in Tariffs for Renewable Energy
  • Feed-in-Premium (FiP)
1.12 Renewable Energy Auctions
  • Solar PV Auctions
  • Auction Analysis
  • Offshore Wind Auctions
  • Offshore Wind Bill
  • Onshore Wind Auctions
  • Biopower Auctions
1.13 RE 100
1.14 Marine Renewable Energy Act
1.15 Establishment of New Energy Development Organization
  • Solar Power Development Strategy 2025
1.16 Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) in Japan
  • J Credit
  • Green Power Certificate
  • Non-Fossil Value Certificate (NFV)
  • International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs)
1.17 Act No. 89 of 2018
1.18 Green Innovation Fund
1.19 Green Transformation (GX)
  • GX Basic Policy and Roadmap
  • GX Promotion Act (Act on Promoting a Smooth Transition to a Decarbonized, Growth-Oriented Economic Structure)
  • GX Economic Transition Bonds
  • Emissions Trading System (ETS)
  • GX 2040 Vision
  • Carbon trading
1.20 Cool Earth 50
  • Cool Earth-Innovative Energy Technology Program
2 Appendix
2.1 Abbreviations
2.2 Methodology
  • Coverage
  • Secondary Research
  • About the Analyst
  • Contact the Publisher
List of Tables
Table 1: Policy Snapshot, Japan, 2025
Table 2: Renewable Energy Cost Reduction Targets, Japan (JPY/kWh and $/kWh), 2030
Table 3: Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariffs, Japan (JPY/kWh and $/kWh), 2023
Table 4: Tariff and Contract Period for Solar Power Plants (>10kW)
Table 5: Tariff and Contract Period for Wind Power Plants (Land Based)
Table 6: Renewable Energy Market, Japan, Solar PV Auctions
Table 7: Renewable Energy Market, Japan, Offshore Wind Auctions
Table 8: Renewable Energy Market, Japan, Onshore Wind Auctions
Table 9: Renewable Energy Market, Japan, Biopower Auctions
Table 10: Renewable Energy Market, Renewable Energy Certificates, Japan
Table 11: Abbreviations
List of Figures
Figure 1: Solar PV Auctions, Auctioned Capacity (MW) Vs. Awarded Capacity (MW), Japan, 2017-2025
Figure 2: Solar PV Auctions Bidding Price Comparison, Japan, 2017-2025