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Developments in Japan's renewable energy sector: how to benefit from the new feed-in tariff [Japanese version]

31 July 2012

Japan's new feed-in-tariff (Japanese FiT) became effective on 1 July 2012.  We have reviewed the applicable legislation (the Act on Special Measures concerning Procurement of Renewable Energy by Utility Companies, the relevant cabinet ordinances and answers to public comments by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry published on 18 June 2012) and in this briefing note we explain some practical steps required for a developer to take advantage of the Japanese FiT.

The procedures required have become clearer, save for some terms of agreements for grid-connection and electricity supply, which will be determined by the evolution of market practice. 

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