Japan Charts a New Energy Future: Nuclear Power and Renewables to Take Center Stage
In a significant departure from its post-2011 Fukushima stance, Japan is embracing a renewed focus on nuclear energy alongside an ambitious expansion of renewable energy. A draft energy plan unveiled by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) outlines the country’s medium- to long-term energy strategy, balancing energy security, decarbonization, and economic growth as it aims for net-zero emissions…