Nikkei Industry Sector
Electric Power
Overview
Japan's electricity sector includes major regional electric utilities that form the backbone of the nation's power infrastructure. Following the 2011 Fukushima disaster, the sector underwent fundamental restructuring—nuclear restarts, renewable energy integration, and retail market liberalization permanently altered competitive dynamics and earnings structures.
Current Trend
Nuclear restarts and renewable energy expansion are reshaping sector economics. As more reactors receive regulatory approval to resume operations, utilities are experiencing significant fuel cost relief. Ambitious government renewable energy targets are simultaneously driving substantial investment in offshore wind, solar power, and grid modernization infrastructure.
Companies in This Sector
3
Today's Avg. Price Change
+3.54%
Simple average of constituent stock price changes vs. previous close. Not a sector index.
Updated: 2026-08-31 (JST)
Position in Japan
Electric utilities occupy a strategically critical position in Japan's economy but faced prolonged earnings pressure after 2011 from expensive LNG imports replacing offline nuclear capacity. Government energy security policy, nuclear restart approvals, and the pace of renewable energy integration heavily influence sector economics and stock performance.
Latest Press Releases
09
May
Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3526600006
2026-05-08 Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Recordings made in court during certain lawsuits in which our company is involved.”
07
May
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated JP3585800000
2026-05-06 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated “Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. Announcement Regarding Media Reports Concerning Our Alliances on May 6, 2026.”
02
May
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated JP3585800000
2026-05-01 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated “Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. Announcement: TN Cross Co., Ltd. has commenced operation of the solar power generation facility installed by Chiba Urban Monorail Co., Ltd.”
02
May
The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3228600007
2026-05-01 The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Operating status of nuclear power plants.”
02
May
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated JP3585800000
2026-05-01 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated “Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. Announcement Regarding the Publication of the Report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the Safety Review Mission of ALPS-treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (5th review since the start of ocean discharge).”
01
May
The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3228600007
2026-04-30 The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated “SMS message regarding the final accounts for March 2026.”
01
May
The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3228600007
2026-04-30 The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Regarding executive appointments.”
01
May
The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3228600007
2026-04-30 The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Formulation of the "Kansai Electric Power Group Management Plan 2026" – Promotion of "KX (Kanden Transformation) towards 2040" -.”
01
May
The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3228600007
2026-04-30 The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Decision on the date, time, and location of the 102nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders.”
29
Apr
Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3526600006
2026-04-28 Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Establishment of the Chubu Electric Power Group Code of Conduct (Core Values).”
29
Apr
The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3228600007
2026-04-28 The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Fuel cost adjustments, etc., for electricity charges for June 2026.”
29
Apr
Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3526600006
2026-04-28 Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Regarding executive personnel changes at Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.”
29
Apr
Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3526600006
2026-04-28 Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Outline of Chubu Electric Power Group's new medium-term management plan.”
29
Apr
Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3526600006
2026-04-28 Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Regarding the fuel cost adjustment for electricity charges for June 2026.”
29
Apr
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated JP3585800000
2026-04-28 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated “Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. Regarding the media coverage of our alliances on April 28, 2026.”
29
Apr
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated JP3585800000
2026-04-28 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated “Tokyo Electric Power Grid Co., Ltd. Announcement Regarding Fuel Cost Adjustments and Other Fuel Cost Adjustments for Electricity Charges for June 2026.”
29
Apr
Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3526600006
2026-04-28 Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Press conference announcing the financial results for fiscal year 2025, which also serves as the regular press conference for April 2026. President Hayashi's address.”
28
Apr
The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3228600007
2026-04-27 The Kansai Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Expected to be recorded as a gain from tendering shares in Kindai Corporation's tender offer for its own shares and from the sale of shares in affiliated companies.”
28
Apr
Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated JP3526600006
2026-04-27 Chubu Electric Power Company,Incorporated “Chubu Electric Power Grid Co., Ltd. has had two projects in the Republic of Indonesia selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's FY2024 Supplementary Budget Global South Future-Oriented Co-creation Project Subsidy (Small-Scale Demonstration/FS Project).”
25
Apr
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated JP3585800000
2026-04-24 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings,Incorporated “Tokyo Electric Power Grid Co., Ltd. Announcement: Results of the public tender for additional power supply capacity for the summer of 2026.”