Japan’s relationship with nuclear clouds net-zero plans
Japan is one of more than 130 nations pledging to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. However, its path may be more complicated than anticipated given Japan’s reliance on both fossil fuels following public scepticism over nuclear power
Difficult renewables buildout means the nation’s net-zero plans may require a return to nuclear
PUBLIC PERCEPTION Despite low-levels of public support, Japan is slowly re-opening its nuclear fleet in a bid to reach its net-zero target
NO DELAY Adding new nuclear capacity is a long and expensive process, obscuring plans to meet mid-century goals
KEY QUOTE Even with energy conservation, electrification, decarbonisation and hydrogen, a world without fossil fuels may not be realistic ...
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