As Iran war sends oil prices soaring, some see fresh potential for solar in Japan
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-05-03 15:55 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Environment & Climate, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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On the surface, a natural fallout of the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war could see resource-poor Japan pivot to renewable energy in order to reduce its heavy dependence on oil from the Middle East.
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