Fact Sheets
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【Factsheet】Carbon capture and storage (CCS) – Enormous risks
This fact sheet summarizes the issues of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Japan. A strategy that relies on CCS to continue using thermal power generation is unrealistic.
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【Factsheet】“Fade-out” of inefficient coal-fired power – Japan’s current policy on coal-fired power generation
This fact sheet summarizes the issues of inefficient coal-fired power in Japan. None of the major power operators have publicly disclosed their “fade-out” plans.
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【Factsheet】 Hydrogen and ammonia fuels – Not a climate solution
This fact sheet summarizes the issues of hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives (ammonia) used as fuels. The government aims to promote co-firing with coal in power plants.
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【Factsheet】Problems with coal-fired power: A major driver of the climate crisis
This fact sheet summarizes why coal-fired power plants are a problem.
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【Factsheet】Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction – Extending the life of coal-fired power
This fact sheet summarizes the issues of the Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction, which should encourage new investment in “decarbonized” power sources. However, reality is…
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【Factsheet】Global Trends – Countries around the world moving toward zero coal power
This is part of a series of fact sheets. This shows “Global Trends.” Even though Japan is one of the developed nations, it has not set a target year for eliminating coal-fired power generation.
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【Factsheet】 Coal Power in Japan: Increased reliance clashes with climate policy
This is part of a series of fact sheets explaining Japan’s coal-fired power plants. This issue shows that coal-fired power plants in Japan have increased over the past 30 years.
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【Factsheet】Capacity Market – A system to preserve existing coal capacity
This is part of a series of fact sheets that explain Japan’s “capacity market” introduced in 2020 to secure the country’s future electricity supply.
