A government-affiliated financial institution has compiled a forecast that the total amount of R&D and capital investment required by domestic companies will reach 260 trillion yen over the next 30 years toward the realization of a decarbonized society by 2050. .
This was calculated by the Development Bank of Japan based on a survey of more than 200 companies with capital of 1 billion yen or more.
According to this, domestic companies are expected to spend more than 3 trillion yen each in R&D and capital investment related to next-generation energy such as hydrogen and decarbonization such as electric vehicles this fiscal year.
Furthermore, by 2050, which aims to realize a decarbonized society, it is estimated that R&D expenses will need to be around 3 trillion to 4 trillion yen per year, and capital investment will be around 6 trillion yen per year.
As a result, the total amount of R&D and capital investment required over the next 30 years is expected to reach 260 trillion yen.
Kei Miyanaga, General Manager of the Industrial Research Department of the Development Bank of Japan, said, "Decarbonization requires a large amount of investment, and it cannot be achieved by a single company. Collaboration and financial support beyond the boundaries of companies and industries are the keys." talking
In addition, as a result of a survey of more than 1,700 companies regarding capital investment plans for this fiscal year, investment in electric vehicles and semiconductors will increase. expected to recover to