Alternative Energy Development in Japan

Japan is a densely populated country, and that makes the Japanese market more difficult compared with other markets. If we utilize the possibilities of near-shore installations or even offshore installations in the future, that will give us the possibility of continued use of wind energy. If we go offshore, it's more expensive because the construction of foundations is expensive. But often the wind is stronger offshore, and that can offset the higher costs. We're getting more and more competitive with our equipment. The priceif you measure it per kilowatt-hour producedis going lower, due to the fact that turbines are getting more efficient. So we're creating increased interest in wind energy. If you compare it to other renewable energy sources, wind is by far the most competitive today. If we're able to utilize sites close to the sea or at sea with good wind machines, then the price per kilowatt-hour is competitive against other sources of energy, go the words of Svend Sigaard, who happens to be president and CEO of the world's largest wind turbine maker, Vestas wind systems out of Denmark. Vestas is heavily involved in investments of capital into helping Japan expand its wind turbine power generating capacity. It is seeking to get offshore installations put into place in a nation that it says is ready for the fruits of investment into alternative energy research and development. The Japanese know that they cannot become subservient to the energy supply dictates of foreign nationsWorld War II taught them that, as the US decimated their oil supply lines and crippled their military machine. They need to produce energy of their own, and they being an isolated island nation with few natural resources that are conducive to energy production as it is defined now are very open to foreign investment and foreign development as well as the prospect of technological innovation that can make them independent. Allowing corporations such as Vestas to get the nation running on more wind-produced energy is a step in the right direction for the Japanese people. The production of energy through what is known as microhydoelectric power plants has also been catching on in Japan. Japan has a myriad rivers and mountain streams, and these are ideally suited places for the putting up of microhydroelectric power plants, which are defined by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization as power plants run by water which have a maximum output of 100 kilowatts or less. By comparison, minihydroelectric power plants can put out up to 1000 kilowatts of electrical energy. In Japan, the small-scaled mini- and micro-hydroelectric power plants have been regarded for a considerable time as being suitable for creating electricity in mountainous regions, but they have through refinement come to be regarded as excellent for Japanese cities as well. Kawasaki City Waterworks, Japan Natural Energy Company, and Tokyo Electric Power Company have all been involved in the development of small-scale hydroelectric power plants within Japanese cities.

Honeymoon Extravaganza; All Inclusive Fun in your Honeymoon Destinations

Its the ultimate honeymoon fantasy --- luxury, style and comfort. These are what you call honeymoon all-inclusives. Such packages are made by many famous resorts and honeymoon destinations worldwide. Everythings included in the package from the food to the transportation to the taxes and services, from welcome cocktails to tours, from the use4 of tennis courts and equipment to a body massage. If youve got the money, the resources and yes, the dream to spend a week-long honeymoon with your loved one, doing nothing but lazing around in luxury and comfort, this is the way to go! Trying for a Jamaican honeymoon? Choose an all-inclusive honeymoon package in sunny Jamaica. Theres perfect accommodation overlooking the Caribbean Sea, along with gourmet dinners and afternoon teas. Theres a wide range of activities to choose from yoga to sunset mediations, kayaking, sun fish sailing, and snorkeling. The Sandals Whitehouse All-Inclusive Resort is definitely one place to visit. It is an hour and fifteen minutes away from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. The resort consists of three European-styled villages, boasting of Dutch, Italian and French architecture. There are four swimming pools, nature trail, a spa and a fitness center. Theres also a traditional plaza one can explore, with restaurants serving Italian, Caribbean, and Asian cuisine. All rooms have a Jacuzzi and a mini bar. An all-inclusive package consists of meals, snacks, drinks, tips, water sports and land sports and scuba diving, among others. If youre planning a Mexican exploration on your honeymoon, theres the El Dorado Seaside Suites on Riviera Maya. An adults-only resort, the El Dorado Seaside is listed as one of the most romantic hotels in Forbes magazine. The rooms boast of Spanish Colonial-style design with elegant and spacious rooms and a view of the ocean. Guests can choose from a la carte menus offering Mexican, Asian and Italian cooking, complete with a candle-lit atmosphere and the sound of waves. Honeymooners can visit the Xcaret, a Mayan-themed ecological park just 20 minutes away from the resort. There are archeological ruins, butterfly caves and tropical birds and dolphins to explore. They can also take a day-trip ride and visit the Isla Mujeres for some island exploration. If youre thinking of the sun, sand, the beach and fire, go to the Kona Village Resort in Hawaii. A once-fishing village, Kona Village Resort offers 125 Polynesian thatched-hut cottages. Heres the catch: there are no TVs, no radios, no in-room telephones, no locks on the dorrs--- just peace and tranquility and yes, the two of you. You can enjoy tennis matches, sunfish sailboats, kayaking and snorkeling. If youd like to engage in some craft activity, join in their lei-making, coconut-leaf crafts and Hawaiian quilt-making activities. Dont forget an exploration of Hawaiis volcanoes at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Honeymooners can drive around the rim of the Kilauea Caldera. The Super Clubs Super Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica, Bahamas, Brazil, Cuba and the Dominican Republic offer extensive all-inclusive honeymoon packages. It includes accommodations, meals and late-night snacks, drinks, entertainment, land and water sports, as well as hotel taxes and airport transfers. Couples staying for six nights even get to have a free extra night! In picking out all-inclusive honeymoon destinations, remember that most are located in the Caribbean. Learn the packages and unless you want to have kids and families around, choose one that offers you the privacy you need.