Focus on reviewing the national "Basic Energy Plan", such as the positioning of nuclear power plants

To review the national "Basic Energy Plan" Focus on the positioning of nuclear power plants, etc. October 13, 18:21

Discussions on the national medium- to long-term energy policy, the "Basic Energy Plan," to be reviewed once every three years began on the 13th.

As the decarbonization trend accelerates, the focus will be on how to position renewable energy and nuclear power generation.

The national medium- to long-term energy policy, the "Basic Energy Plan," is to be reviewed once every three years, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry began discussions on the 13th at a council of experts to review it. It was.

In this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said, "It is stated as the policy of the new administration to work on the realization of a decarbonized society and the stable supply of energy. I want you to do it. "

The council has set a target of 22% to 24% for renewable energy and 20% to 22% for nuclear power in 2030. The focus will be on how to review the current ratio of power sources and the future of nuclear power plant construction. I will.

The committee members commented that "not only renewable energy but also nuclear power generation is important" and "Japan should take the initiative in developing not only technology that does not emit carbon dioxide but also technology that reduces it" when aiming for a carbon-free society. Was issued.

The council is expected to continue discussions and reach a conclusion next year.

Next year will be the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and as the flow of decarbonization is accelerating, it will be difficult to make a difficult decision as to how to pave the way for future power sources, including nuclear power plants.