Renewable energy technologies, including photovoltaic systems and hydrogen products, take center stage at an international energy exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.
The World Smart Energy Week 2025, held from Wednesday to Friday at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan's largest exhibition center, attracted around 1,600 companies from both Japan and abroad.
The event featured top-notch energy technologies and products in nine categories, including hydrogen and fuel cell, photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind energy, and biomass power.
In the hydrogen and fuel cell section, Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled its third-generation hydrogen fuel cell system, which offers a 20 percent increase in range and doubles the battery lifespan, making it suitable for large vehicles and ships.
Additionally, Toyota and its partners presented hydrogen fuel tanks and portable hydrogen fuel cell generators to cater to various needs, including cooking and emergency power.
"The current challenge is that hydrogen energy remains costly. The industry, together with our partners, will work to address this issue," said You Shimizu, head of Toyota's Hydrogen Energy Division.
Currently, solar power accounts for the largest share of renewable energy usage in Japan. Given the country's limited flatland and frequent natural disasters, solar panels with high conversion efficiency and lightweight designs were among the most popular products at this year's exhibition.
Chinese companies, with their proven technology, attracted a significant amount of interest from Japanese clients.
"At present, there is a significant demand among Japanese clients for lightweight products. Some have expressed interest in becoming our agents, while others have signed procurement intentions directly with our factory," said Gu Yu, head of a Chinese photovoltaic firm.
"Some solar panels are not produced in Japan, only in China. The quality of Chinese products is excellent, with increasing conversion efficiency and stable prices. They are highly reliable," shared a Japanese purchaser.
The Japanese government approved a new basic energy plan on Tuesday, setting a goal to increase the share of renewable energy in the country's energy mix to 40 to 50 percent in fiscal 2040, nearly double the 22.9 percent recorded in fiscal 2023, opening new opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy sector.
The World Smart Energy Week, organized by RX Japan, is the most influential international new energy industry exhibition in Japan.
Renewable energy technologies shine at World Smart Energy Week 2025
Renewable energy technologies shine at World Smart Energy Week 2025
