Japanese energy policies after fukushima nautilus institute. Papers may cover global, regional, national, or even local topics that are of wider policy significance, and of interest to international agencies, governments, public and private sector entities, local communities. Historical evolution allows to easily work with the data. Securing needed energy resources is one of the prerequisites for ensuring sustainable economic growth. Among the total electricity generated in fiscal 2011, renewable energy, etc. The governments basic energy plan revised in 2014 after the march 2011 triple meltdowns at. Japans energy sources and increasing energy efficiency as japans develops a new energy policy it will need to assess what other sources of energy should replace the gap left by nuclear power. Guide to chinese climate policy 2019 5 polic y making hub, wit h t he. Mar 19, 2012 the great east japan earthquake and tsunami of march 11, 2011, followed by the reactor damage at fukushima, have shaken the core of japanese energy policy. Dependency increased to 88% based on the composition of power sources in fy 2014, more than during the. The government of japan will implement future policies on energy and the environment, taking into account the innovative strategy on energy and the environment the decision of the energy and the environment council on september 14th, 2012, while having discussions in a responsible manner with related local governments. Other renewable energy pv, etc is still cost prohibitive. On the supply side, oil and renewable energy sources almost leveled off over the past decade, while supply of nuclear power, natural gas and coal increased at.
Fy2010 before the great east japan earthquake drawn based on the table for the balance of supply and demand of energy in general energy statistics. Japan energy policy did not see much change since 1952, and at the time of the fukushima disaster the official strategy was to increase nuclear power generation to 50% of japans electricity needs. Papers may cover global, regional, national, or even local topics that are of wider policy significance, and of interest to international agencies, governments. As the first plan to be issued after the fukushima disaster of march 2011, the 2014 plan incorporates policies that represent the most comprehensive and systematic changes ever proposed for japans energy system. Japans energy policy now stands at the most crucial crossroads since the end of world war ii. Pdf renewable energy policies and the energy transition in japan. Voluntary action by private sector energy conservation law. However, the percentages of indigenous coal in fy2010 and fy2012 are around 1% of domestic coal supply according to. Japans energy policy nine years after fukushima east. The future shape of japans energy policy the japan times. Japan energy policy and architecture was shaken up by the fukushima nuclear disaster. The march 2011 nuclear accident at the fukushima daiichi nuclear power station affected both short and longterm energysecurity in japan, resulting in crisisdriven, ad hoc energy policy and, because of the decision to shutter all nuclear reactors, increased the countrys. Sourcetotal energy statistics by anremeti primary energy use per real gdp of japan oil converted mt 1 trillion yen approx. Authors submitting a full length article of more than 8,000 words must submit a brief statement in their cover letter, explaining the exceptional merit.
The japan market data since 1990 included in the excel file is given below. In 1950, coal supplied half of japan s energy needs, hydroelectricity onethird, and oil the rest. International examples of renewable energy policy design. Energy policy the international journal of the political, economic, planning, environmental and social. Keeping nuclear as part of japans energy equation does little to ameliorate the short and longterm risks associated with this dependency. Japan need to run at least 3033gw 1 of nuclear fleets to reach the target of 2030 power generation mix 2. The governments fifth basic energy plan declares that japan will strive. Energy policy considers the following types of papers for publication. Guide to chinese climate policy 2019 5 japan s energy toward 2050 participating in the round table for studying energy situations japan s basic act on energy policy directs the government to draft a basic or.
After the party had won the july election, discussions gained. The analysis includes a comprehensive energy market report and updated japan energy market data. Most of the comments and statistical data for this. Energy security, economic efficiency, environment and safety. How much energy can be selfsupplied by domestic resources in japan. Today, i would like to talk about japans current energy policy and its major issues and what.
Basic policy for nuclear energy can be characterized as follows. That is the real energy security issue for japan its reliance on foreign oil, gas and coal. Introduction it is my great honor to be given an opportunity of making a presentation at the japansaudi business council joint meeting. Energy information administration, today japan is only 16% energy selfsufficient, and this has been its chronic condition for decades eia, 2012. Sovacool is associate professor at vermont law school, and professor of business and social sciences at aarhus university asian development bank. Japans energy policy challengespre and post fukushima september 2011 jun arima director general, jetro london 0.
By 2001, the contribution of oil had increased to 50. Thus, japans energy supply structure is extremely vulnerable. Environmental issues, climate changes, and energy security in developing asia benjamin k. In reaction to the oil disruptions of the 1970s, japanese energy policy has focused on efficiency, diversity, and development of indigenous energy sources. Trend of japans composition of power sources energy sources to generate electricity japan depends on fossil fuels such as oilcoalnatural gas lng imported from abroad. The massive earthquake and tsunami that hit japan recently have left widespread destruction and loss of life in their wake. The fukushima nuclear accident and its effect on global. Coal electricity energy policy nuclear oil and gas renewables risk and return country analysis find out more about japans politics, economy, risk, regulation and business. Hiromichi nakahara, director of the office of international nuclear energy cooperation, agency for natural resources and energy, from the japanese ministry of economy, trade, and industry meti. June 2011 the energy and environment council consisting of related ministers was established. Japan is divided into 10 regions, each of which is operated and controlled by a regional electric power company with little cross regional demandsupply. The great east japan earthquake and tsunami of march 11, 2011, followed by the reactor damage at fukushima, have shaken the core of japanese energy policy.
What are the basic policies of energy policies like. Japans energy policy the federation of electric power. The plan is significant as it sets forth the governments approach to energy policy for the future and is considered one of the key documents indicating the. Japanese energy policies after fukushima june 23 2017. The editors will consider papers of exceptional merit up to 10,000 words. Japan s energy policy is based on market principles, but at the same time it seeks to ensure a stable supply and environmentally friendly production and consumption of energy. Sep 07, 2011 under japans basic energy plan that was revised in june 2010, the 2030 targets for japans energy sector were for renewable energy to increase to 20 percent of the generation mix, nuclear. Japan oil, gas, electricity, alternatives, renewables.
Building on previous studies of japans energy security policy and other relevant literature this paper evaluates japans current energy security situation and places future energy policy options in the appropriate context. This year has extra significance with power capacity reduced postfukushima nuclear crisis. Japanese energy policy one year later center for strategic. Annual historical reserves, capacity, production and external trade imports. The japan atomic energy commission is set up in the cabinet office and has five commissioners.
Japan depends on fossil fuels such as oilcoalnatural gas lng imported from abroad. Oil provides approximately half of japans energy, and it plays a central role in. Japan has unofficial summer policy of setsuden energy saving. The march 2011 nuclear accident at the fukushima daiichi nuclear power station affected both short and longterm energysecurity in japan, resulting in crisisdriven, ad hoc energy policy and, because of the decision to shutter all nuclear reactors, increased the countrys demand for fossil fuels, primarily natural gas.
Japan is dependent on imports of virtually all fossil fuels. Japans energy policy must be done over a considerable length of time. Annual historical economic indicators, energy security, energy efficiency and co 2 emissions supply indicators. Before the earthquake, dependence was 81% on primary energy supply basis, but it is 89% in fy 2016 due to the generation by thermal power plants and the shutdown of nuclear power plants. Pdf nuclear policy and regulation in japan after fukushima. Jun 07, 2017 the president and i agree on a fundamental tenet. Japan roundtable convened its quarterly members meeting.
Japans energy policy and i ts future direct ion are embedded in the countrys institut ional and organisational str uctures, with meti serving as the energy polic y making hub, wit h t he. Ministry of economy, trade and industry agency for natural resources and energy 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450. Resources and energy 2 japan has improved energy efficiency by approx. Changes in the primary energy supply structure of japan fy2010 before the great east japan earthquake drawn based on the table for the balance of supply and demand of energy in general energy statistics. Enacted in 1979 upgraded and improved several times responding to social needs 2. Japan now depends heavily on imported fossil fuels to meet its energy demand. Energysituaoninjapan center on global energy policy. Jun 23, 2017 japanese energy policies after fukushima june 23 2017. Besides the health hazards and reconstruction that looms ahead for the japanese, the fukushima daiichi tragedy has thrown light on the nations energy policy which has aggravated their problems at this crucial time. Development of 2030 energy mix resourcepoor japan is dependent on imports for 94% of its primary energy supply. Japans energy policy and its implications for the economy dr.
Although japan has made a number of changes to its energy policy since the meltdown at the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant, japan s energy policy still clearly demands greater attention. One of the key policy issues in japan s energy and environmental policy arena is the energy system transition to achieve 80% emissions reduction in 2050, a current policy goal set in 2016. It provides statistical tables, figures, maps and photographs to portray conditions in modernday japan from a variety of perspectives, including demographics, economic and social trends, and culture. Japan cannot keep developing without establishing an energy supplydemand structure that realizes a stable energy supply system which imposes a light burden on society. Resources and energy 7 energy conservation measures in consumer sector top. Japan energy policy and energy architecture why should. The innovative strategy for energy and the environment 1 6. We are confident we can unleash our domestic energy sector, drive economic and job growth, and protect the environment at the same time. The ldps basic energy plan 2014 the ldp established a new committee of inquiry in march 20, and started discussions aimed at creating a new basic energy plan. Energy in japan refers to energy and electricity production, consumption, import and export in japan. Following the introduction, a brief history of wind energy policy and development in japan is presented. As part of the strategic energy technology plan setplan the european commission has initiated and launched, together.
Japan s energy policy energy is the foundation that supports all human activities. An articulation of policy directions and ultimate goals for crosscutting issues of overall nuclear policy, such as, peaceful use of nuclear energy, deepe public understanding, ning human resource development, and. Current status of renewable energy in japan japan for. Renewable energy policy experience energy innovation.
Energy policy will drive jobs, clean energy department. As the past nine years show, japan is yet to fully heed the lessons of the triple disaster. Japans energy policy and its implications for the economy. Current policies toward kyoto targets despite slow recent growth in energy use, meeting japans greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitments under the kyoto protocol to the united nations framework convention on climate change will require significant modifications to business as usual. Japan energy policy overview japan council for renewable.
Pdf this report outlines japans renewable energy policy and the state of the energy transition in the country. Environmental issues, climate changes, and energy security. Greater energy security through renewables 2 executive summary this report outlines how the risks and challenges facing japans electricity system can be better addressed through investment in renewable energy, which will also build energy security and reduce longterm reliance on imported fossil fuels and nuclear production. Japan energy market report energy market research in japan. Although gross domestic product gdp in japan grew by a factor of 5 during the period from 1965 through 20, energy demand and carbon dioxide co 2 emissions increased by only a factor of 2 to 2. Current status of renewable energy in japan keywords.
Energy security and peak oil japan depends on imports of energy for most of its consumption. Under japans basic energy plan that was revised in june 2010, the 2030 targets for japans energy sector were for renewable energy to increase to. Environmental issues, climate changes, and energy security in. Mar 11, 2020 japan energy policy and architecture was shaken up by the fukushima nuclear disaster. However, the percentages of indigenous coal in fy2010 and fy2012 are around 1% of domestic coal supply according to a survey by the agency for natural resources and energy. Renewable energy japan was four days late to ratify the paris agreement, which meant that its name was not included in the list of participating countries when the agreement went into effect on november 4, 2016. Japans energy policy energy is the foundation that supports all human activities. Japans dependence on oil and natural gas imports is a. The government of japan will mobilize all possible policy resources to such a level as to even enable zero operation of nuclear power plants in the 2030s.
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