(SeaPRwire) – By: James Vance, a Senior Columnist permanently stationed at a top-tier international tech weekly
Japan has vast geothermal resources, yet geothermal energy makes up less than 1% of its electricity. This is a core contradiction and industry anxiety.
In March 2026, the 4.995 MW Waita No. 2 Geothermal Power Plant in Kumamoto Prefecture started operations. Baseload Capital and Furusato Netsuden developed it with local stakeholders. The project focused on collaborating with the community and coexisting with local industries. Geothermal development in Japan has faced barriers like land use and local acceptance. The companies believe future growth needs models that build local trust.
Baseload Capital’s 2025 partnership with Furusato Netsuden aims to create a long – term geothermal platform in Japan. As countries seek clean power and energy independence, Japan’s geothermal market, especially locally – anchored projects, will grow. Baseload and Furusato’s model could reshape Japan’s geothermal market.
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