As the government plans for the realization of a carbon-free society in 2050, a government meeting was held on the 21st to promote the utilization of hydrogen, which is the next-generation energy, and the spread of offshore wind power generation. We discussed how the government should support the government.
The government is making concrete plans toward the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero as a whole by 2050, and on the 21st, the "Green Innovation Strategy Promotion Council" was held with experts. It was.
The meeting was held privately and discussed industries that are important in advancing decarbonization, such as hydrogen, which is considered to be the next-generation energy, and offshore wind power generation.
Of these, hydrogen is expected to be used as a fuel for thermal power generation, but technological development such as turbines is an issue, and offshore wind power generation also has no domestic manufacturing base, so the state's support should be. It means that opinions were exchanged over such matters.
The government will increase hydrogen usage to 20 million tons by 2050, which is 10 times the current amount, expand offshore wind power from 30 million to 45 million kW by 2040, and new cars in the mid-2030s. We are studying goals such as eliminating gasoline-powered vehicles.
The government plans to put together a plan for a carbon-free society in 2050 within the week, taking into account the discussions on the 21st.
Keidanren Chairman "Need support for transitional efforts"
Keidanren Chairman Nakanishi said that the private sector has invested in the implementation of the plan, saying that the government's planning for the realization of a carbon-free society that will eliminate greenhouse gas emissions as a whole by 2050 is coming to an end. I reiterated the recognition that it is also important to attract people.
At a press conference today, Keidanren Chairman Nakanishi said, "Until now, there have been only voices saying that decarbonization cannot be done. However, decarbonization cannot be achieved by arranging the reasons why it cannot be done." Showed expectations.
On top of that, in order to implement the plan, "Since we cannot suddenly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero, we also need support for transitional efforts. Not only national money, but also the power and wisdom of the private sector. It is important to create an environment where investment can be made dynamically, "he said, reiterating the recognition that it is important to attract investment not only from the government but also from the private sector in order to realize a carbon-free society.