Japan’s New Energy Plan Commits to Renewables—And Nuclear and Coal, Too

Nuclear power plant. (Ohi, Japan)   Photo Credit: Kansai Electric Power Co.

Japan’s New Energy Plan Commits to Renewables—And Nuclear and Coal, Too

Japan’s government on July 3 approved a new Basic Energy Plan for the country, saying it is committed to increasing the role of renewable resources for power generation while also confirming it wants nuclear power to remain a vital part of the nation’s energy strategy. Japan issues a revised Basic Energy Plan, which outlines the […]