Mainstreaming Renewable Energy in Japan

The government has declared a policy of making renewable energy a major power source. What would be the impacts and significance of a major push for the use of renewable energy? This report provides a summary of the merits of expanding renewable energy and the benefits of mainstreaming renewable energy.

Mainstreaming Renewable Energy in Japan

Benefits for Japan from mainstreaming renewable energy

1. Energy security

2. Decarbonization

3. Growth and competitiveness

4. Regional revitalization

Merits of expanding renewable energy

1. Economics

2. Potential

3. Flexibility

4. Industrial technology