EnergyJapan's JERA develops renewable energy detection system
Some companies switch from solar to fossil fuels at night, boosting emissions
JERA's service will identify whether electricity is derived from renewable sources. (Source photos by Nikkei and Orix Bank)
NATSUKI YAMAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- Japanese energy company JERA is launching a service that detects on an hourly basis whether the electricity used by a business was derived from renewable sources, aiming to prevent misleading claims while promoting wind and geothermal power.