Greg Atkinson

Greg Atkinson is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and founder Eco Marine Power (EMP) in Japan. EMP develops innovative renewable energy systems for shipping including Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (MRE), the EnergySail and Aquarius Marine Solar Power. His qualifications include a PhD in Maritime Engineering, an MBA, a BSc in Electrical Engineering and an Associate Diploma in Electronic Systems Maintenance. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (FRINA) and a Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (FIMarEST).

Economy & Tech4 years ago

Furukawa Battery: Meeting the Challenge of Zero Emissions in the Energy Transition

As Japan races to meet its net zero carbon emissions, a Japanese company is helping to pave the way with batteries that meet the challenge for...
Economy & Tech4 years ago

INTERVIEW | Teramoto Iron Works’ Yoshitaka Teramoto on Changes in the Japanese Shipbuilding Industry

At one time shipbuilders in Japan accounted for around half of all new ships built in the world. However, from the 1990s the...
Environment6 years ago

Aquarius Eco Ship Project: Japanese Companies Push for Renewable Energy in Vessels

Greg Atkinson In April this year the International Maritime Organization (IMO) outlined its vision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by...

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Greg Atkinson

Stories By Greg Atkinson

Furukawa Battery: Meeting the Challenge of Zero Emissions in the Energy Transition

INTERVIEW | Teramoto Iron Works’ Yoshitaka Teramoto on Changes in the Japanese Shipbuilding Industry

Aquarius Eco Ship Project: Japanese Companies Push for Renewable Energy in Vessels

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