The new energy plan must balance decarbonization, an anticipated rise in demand due to technological advances, and the need for a cheap, stable energy supply.
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station would have contributed to Japan's stable energy supply. But the NRA only lifted the ban after nearly three years.
Japan must urgently address energy security by implementing its energy policy, restarting nuclear power, and ensuring a baseline supply for the nation's needs.
Environment ministers from the G7 nations made progress on renewables, biodiversity, and plastics, while holding back on a firm date for phasing out coal.
Plans are to harness 15 trillion yen in public and private investments and capitalize on international cooperation to drive hydrogen supply chain development.
Major shifts in industrial and energy policy are part of a new 10-year roadmap to realize GX, including extended operation of existing nuclear power plants.
