Renewable energy and nuclear power generation are maximized in light of the fact that the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's council was held to discuss medium- to long-term energy policy policies and the government significantly raised its greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030. There were a series of opinions calling for limited use.
In response to the government's new goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 46% toward 2030 compared to 2013, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's council, the "Comprehensive Resources and Energy Study Group," will move forward. We exchanged opinions on the ideal power supply configuration.
Among them, the committee members who attended expressed a series of opinions requesting the maximum use of renewable energy such as solar power, which does not emit carbon dioxide during power generation, and nuclear power generation.
Of these, with regard to renewable energy, issues such as clarifying the cost and burden on the public and then showing how to actually increase it, and securing installation locations in cooperation with ministries and agencies should be resolved. It is said.
Regarding nuclear power generation, in addition to promoting the use, new construction, expansion, and rebuilding of facilities that have been in operation for more than 40 years, the government has changed its vague position of "reducing dependence on nuclear power as much as possible" and has a future We want you to clearly show your vision.
Based on these opinions, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided to urgently consider the ideal power source composition that is consistent with the new reduction targets for 2030.