Japan endorses new energy plan to raise nuclear power to 20% and renewables to 40-50% by 2040.

Japan's government panel has endorsed a new energy policy aiming to boost nuclear power to 20% and renewables to 40-50% of the country's energy mix by 2040, while reducing coal use to 30-40%. The plan seeks to meet growing electricity demand and decarbonization goals, with Japan targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. The policy calls for restarting all 33 operable reactors and developing advanced reactors to achieve these goals.

December 25, 2024
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