Together let’s phase out coal power in Japan by 2030!

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What was once thought to be difficult has now changed dramatically.
The transition to clean energy is within our reach.

MAP & DATA

Open access map and database of coal-fired power plants in Japan. Updated regularly.

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COAL PHASE-OUT
Roadmap for a 2030 phase-out

RA complete phase-out by 2030 is possible if Japan has the vision, sets targets, adopts the policies, and takes consistent action.

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COUNT DOWN
Countdown to a coal phase-out in Japan.

* Changes since 2020. "Operating" includes mothballed.

NEWS / DOCUMENTS

【News】Government council presents draft of Japan’s next energy plan, firmly maintains coal power at 19% in 2030

2021.07.28

【News】Government council presents draft of Japan’s next energy plan, firmly maintains coal power at 19% in 2030

【News】Despite ongoing court cases, Kobe Steel’s Coal-fired Power Plant Unit 3 fires up boiler

2021.07.28

【News】Despite ongoing court cases, Kobe Steel’s Coal-fired Power Plant Unit 3 fires up boiler

【News】Powering Past Coal Alliance continues to grow with new members from national and sub-national governments, power utilities, and private enterprises

2021.07.20

【News】Powering Past Coal Alliance continues to grow with new members from national and sub-national governments, power utilities, and private enterprises

【Video】Voices from the local community in Yokosuka to stop the construction of a new coal-fired power plant

2021.07.08

【Video】Voices from the local community in Yokosuka to stop the construction of a new coal-fired power plant

【Report】E3G releases “G7 Coal Report 2021: Charting the course away from coal”

2021.07.02

【Report】E3G releases “G7 Coal Report 2021: Charting the course away from coal”

【News】 Kiko Network’s Kimiko Hirata awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for her efforts on phasing out coal power

2021.07.02

【News】 Kiko Network’s Kimiko Hirata awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for her efforts on phasing out coal power

【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (July 01, 2021)

2021.07.01

【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (July 01, 2021)

【Report】Net Zero by 2050 – A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector

2021.06.30

【Report】Net Zero by 2050 – A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector

[News] “Japan, Time to End Coal” ad in the Financial Times: Japan’s continued backing of coal power has left it isolated among the G7

2021.06.07

[News] “Japan, Time to End Coal” ad in the Financial Times: Japan’s continued backing of coal power has left it isolated among the G7

【Report】Japanese and Australian groups release report “Out of sight, out of mind: Impacts of Japanese use of Australian Coal”

2021.06.04

【Report】Japanese and Australian groups release report “Out of sight, out of mind: Impacts of Japanese use of Australian Coal”

【News】OCCTO Provides Energy Supply Projections Through FY2030

2021.06.01

【News】OCCTO Provides Energy Supply Projections Through FY2030

【News】 With new shareholder resolution, Kiko Network calls for MUFG to strengthen climate measures

2021.04.27

【News】 With new shareholder resolution, Kiko Network calls for MUFG to strengthen climate measures

【Report】Rainforest Action Network releases report “Banking on Climate Chaos”

2021.04.16

【Report】Rainforest Action Network releases report “Banking on Climate Chaos”

【Report】 IEA’s new report says Japan needs fast action now

2021.04.13

【Report】 IEA’s new report says Japan needs fast action now

【Report】 Boom and Bust 2021: Tracking The Global Coal Plant Pipeline

2021.04.09

【Report】 Boom and Bust 2021: Tracking The Global Coal Plant Pipeline

【Report】 Greenpeace Japan “JERA and Japan seek costly and dirty alternative to RE: Lengthening the lifeline of coal power in Japan”

2021.04.06

【Report】 Greenpeace Japan “JERA and Japan seek costly and dirty alternative to RE: Lengthening the lifeline of coal power in Japan”

【Report】Kiko Network recommendation report “Japan’s Path to Net Zero by 2050”

2021.03.29

【Report】Kiko Network recommendation report “Japan’s Path to Net Zero by 2050”

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

Local Groups and Campaigns

KUSHIRO

Citizens are acting to stop the Kushiro Coal-fired Power Plant in Kushiro City, Hokkaido.

KUSHIRO

SENDAI

Citizens are acting to stop the Sendai Power Station, a coal-fired power plant in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.

SENDAI

YOKOSUKA

Citizens are acting to stop the construction of the only coal-fired power plant in Tokyo Bay, planned for Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.

YOKOSUKA

KOBE

Citizens are acting to stop the construction of a coal-fired power plant in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.

KOBE

UBE

Citizens are acting to stop the plan of a coal-fired power plant in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

UBE