Renewables: Japan’s new plans show • Table.Briefings

Some of Japan’s nuclear reactors have been in operation for 50 years – like here in Takahama. The country once places a heavier focus on nuclear power.

Japan plans to cover 40 to 50 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energies and a further 20 percent from nuclear power by 2040. Analysts say the plans are not ambitious enough and are not compatible with the 1.5 degree target.

Japan aims to generate 40 to 50 percent of its electricity mix from renewable energies and 20 percent from nuclear energy by 2040. This is according to a draft from the Ministry of Industry on the revision of energy policy. Last year, the share of renewables was 22.9 percent and the share of nuclear power was 8.5 percent. According to a current plan, 36 to 38 percent renewables are planned for 2030.

Renewables: Japan’s new plans show little ambition

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