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

Unrealistic? Not anymore.
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

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

2021.10.01

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

【Report】Just Transition: Creating New Jobs for a Decarbonized Society

2021.09.10

【Report】Just Transition: Creating New Jobs for a Decarbonized Society

【Report】IPCC WG1 released AR 6 Climate Change 2021

2021.08.24

【Report】IPCC WG1 released AR 6 Climate Change 2021

【News】Action Report: KOBELCO General Meeting of Shareholders 2021

2021.08.06

【News】Action Report: KOBELCO General Meeting of Shareholders 2021

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

2021.07.29

【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

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