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History

1974
Long-term Sunshine Project aimed at developing new energy technologies started
1978
Long-term Moonlight Project aimed at developing energy conservation technologies started
1980
New Energy Development Organization established
1988
Research and development on industrial technology added. Name changed to New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
1993
New Sunshine Project started
1996
Integration with Coal Mine Damage Agency. Coal mine damage compensation program added
2003
Incorporated Administrative Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization established under the Act on the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
2006
Kyoto Mechanisms Credit Acquisition Program added
2007
Transitional operations related to coal mine damage recovery completed
2012
Coal and geothermal operations transferred to Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
2014
Technology Strategy Center established
2015
Status changed from incorporated administrative agency to national research and development agency
2016
Kyoto Mechanisms Credit Acquisition Program discontinued
2021
Green Innovation Fund Projects started

Last Updated : June 7, 2023