Special Contents Key Issues to Address in Japan's Strategic Energy Plan

in Japanese

(Updated 8 January 2025)

At the end of last year (2024), the Japanese government drafted a new Strategic Energy Plan and Japan's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets (NDC), which are currently subject to public comments.
 
Renewable Energy Institute has published energy transition scenarios for the years 2035 and 2040, setting out a path to achieve emissions reductions consistent with the IPCC's 1.5°C scenario, while strengthening Japan's economic competitiveness and ensuring a stable energy supply.

■ 2035 Scenario Energy Transition Scenarios for Decarbonization: Based on 80% Renewables Electricity by 2035 （19 June 2024）

■ 2040 Scenario REI Energy Transition Scenario Through Renewable Energy Prospects Toward 2040 (Revised 1st Edition) （25 December 2024）

In addition, we have published our comments on the government's Strategic Energy Plan and NDC draft, along with a series of columns that presents data and case studies in relation to discussion points raised at the Strategic Policy Committee. These columns highlight key issues for further debate. 

By sharing these analyses and materials, we hope these will contribute to a constructive discussion on energy policy and climate action in Japan.

Comments                       Columns

Comments and Infopack

Comment　20 December 2024 Comments from Renewable Energy Institute on the Government's Strategic Energy Plan Draft　 A Dangerous Path That Could Undermine Japan's Competitiveness Through Failed Decarbonization and Rising Costs A Call to Unlock the Full Potential of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Comment　29 November 2024 Renewable Energy Institute’s Comment on the Government’s NDC Proposal Proposed "60% Reduction Target by 2035" Only Represents 49% A Shortfall and Missed Opportunity for a Developed Nation

Infopack　19 September 2024　(in Japanese only) Key Issues to Address in Japan's Strategic Energy Plan

Columns

25 January 2025　No.12 Strategic Energy Plan for 2040: Three Main Challenges for Japan Kae Takase, Senior Manager, Climate Change, Renewable Energy Institute

13 November 2024　No.11 Draghi Report Pushes for Faster Decarbonization to Make Europe More Competitive: How ANRE’s Strategic Policy Committee Misinterpreted the Message Teruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute

23 October 2024　No.10 "24/7 Carbon-Free" Achievable with Renewables: Concern about Nuclear with Radioactive Waste Masaya Ishida, Director, Renewable Energy Institute

27 September 2024　No.9 How Difficult is it to Expand Nuclear Power in the World? Romain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute

23 August 2024　No.8 How Much Emission Will Japan’s “Zero Emission Thermal Power” Emit? : With Proposed Low-carbon Hydrogen and Ammonia Standards Coal Remains “Unabated” Toshikazu Ishihara, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute / Yuri Okubo, Senior Climate Engagement Strategist, Renewable Energy Institute

15 August 2024　No.7 Let’s Have a Deeper Discussion About Renewable Energy: No Matter How, Nuclear Energy Can Only Supply 10% of Power Needs Teruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute

15 August 2024　No.6 Is the Plan to Build New Nuclear Power Plants as Part of GX Efforts Realistic? Hiroshi Takahashi, Professor, Hosei University

14 August 2024　No.5 Are Japan’s Emission Reduction Efforts Really “On Track”? (Part 2) Teruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute

19 July 2024　No.4 Disinformation about German Electricity Tariffs and Power Imports Romain Zissler, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute

14 August 2024　No.3 Are Japan’s Emission Reduction Efforts Really “On Track”? Teruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute

5 August 2024　No.2 Growth of AI Will Not Negatively Impact Electricity Supply and Demand: Even Help to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy Masaya Ishida, Director, Renewable Energy Institute

5 August 2024　No.1 Foreword to the New Series of Columns: Key Issues to Address in Japan's Strategic Energy Plan Teruyuki Ohno, Executive Director, Renewable Energy Institute

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