The government’s draft energy plans were not subject to open debate and their outcome shows an insufficient commitment to making the changes needed to tackle climate change. Read more
A new plan envisions nuclear power making up 20% of Japan’s energy mix by 2040. But hurdles to reactor restarts and rising electricity demand cast a shadow on such ambitions. Read more
The annual amount of solar panels discarded as waste is seen peaking at some 500,000 tons in the early 2040s, putting a major strain on industrial waste treatment facilities. Read more
While electricity demand has been trending downward in Japan, experts have suggested that the decline could be reversed as the nation builds more data centers. Read more
The long-delayed restart of the reactor, which was shut down in January 2012, boosts the number of Japan’s operational reactors to 14. Read more
Whether you’re a long-term resident of Japan or flying in for a holiday, the message is clear: Futaba welcomes you. Read more
The Facebook parent is asking developers to submit proposals to deliver 1 to 4 gigawatts of reactor capacity, starting in the early 2030s. Read more
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Japan (NUMO) briefed Suttsu residents on research regarding volcanoes and active tectonic faults near the town. Read more
Yuichiro Tamaki has been a long-time advocate of nuclear power and the reactivation of Japan’s halted nuclear power plants. Read more
The total amount of electricity generated fell 1.6% year on year to 985.4 terawatt hours in the 12 months to March. Read more
