Toward the realization of a carbon-free society, the government will expand the power generation capacity of offshore wind power generation, which is positioned as one of the main power sources in the future, to more than 30 units by 2040 in terms of large-scale thermal power plants. I have put together a draft plan that incorporates.
The government aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero overall by 2050.
Among them, offshore wind power generation can generate more stable power than onshore power generation, so the government has positioned it as one of the main power sources in the future and has put together a plan for expanding its introduction.
According to it, the government aims to increase its power generation capacity to 10 million kW by 2030 and from 30 to 45 million kW by 2040.
The cost of "landing-type" wind power generation, which fixes the base of the wind turbine to the seabed through technological development, is higher than that of the current thermal power generation, with the calculation that it will be equivalent to 30 or more units in terms of a large thermal power plant. We are aiming for a significant reduction from 8 yen to 9 yen per kilowatt hour, which is low.
In addition, the plan also includes the development of infrastructure such as power grids and ports.
This plan is expected to be officially decided after being presented to a council formed by the government and manufacturers on the 15th.