Japan has opened the world’s second osmotic power plant, using an age-old method to produce clean energy. If successful, it could establish the blueprint for other countries to establish their own facilities and gradually develop the largely unheard-of industry. This shows promise for companies looking to decarbonise operations, as investment in alternative forms of clean energy could help to cut emissions. Japan launched its plant in August in the south-western city of Fukuoka. The facility is expected to produce roughly 880,000 kilowatt…