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【Report】IEA Electricity Market Report 2023
The IEA report “Electricity Market Report 2023” offers a thorough analysis of recent policies, trends and market developments related to the electricity market.
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【News】OCCTO releases Aggregation of Electricity Supply Plan 2023: Coal to account for 32% of Japan’s energy in FY2032
The Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO) has released its “Aggregation of Electricity Supply Plans for FY2023,” revealing that Japan is moving in a direction that is totally inconsistent with the 1.5°C target, the 2030FY energy mix, and the fading out of inefficient coal-fired thermal power generation.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (May 1, 2023)
170 coal-fired power units are currently operating in Japan, and we continue to closely monitor the status of Saijo New Unit 1, scheduled to start operation in June 2023.
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【News】Progress on decarbonization made at G7 ministerial meeting, but Japan blocks ambitious action on coal phase-out
The G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment was held in Sapporo, ahead of the G7 Hiroshima Summit on May 19-21 and adopted a communique, with many commitments related to power generation and decarbonization..
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【News】Judicial decision on Kobe coal-fired power stations: Japan lacks urgency on the climate crisis
Two court cases concerning Kobe Power Plant Units 3 and 4,built and operated by Kobe Steel, Ltd. concluded in March 2023, but the civic battle continues.
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【News】Europe Beyond Coal expands to “Beyond Fossil Fuels”
March 28, 2023 saw the launch of Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), an expanded campaign that will build on Europe Beyond Coal’s efforts to phase out coal power to eliminate all fossil fuels from Europe’s energy sector, and to show a path to a renewables-based power system.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (April 1, 2023)
In Japan, 170 coal-fired power units are currently operating. Please check our database for details.
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【News】More than 3,000 public comments submitted on GENESIS Matsushima
Despite over 3,000 comments submitted by citizens concerned about the GENESIS Matsushima project, J-Power’s responses to these comments were disingenuous and dishonest. Please see the pamphlet to learn about problems with the GENESIS Matsushima Plan.
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【Database Update】Latest status of coal-fired power plants (March 1, 2023)
As same as last month, 170 coal-fired power units are currently operating in Japan.
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【News】Unjust Ruling in Yokosuka Coal-Fired Power Administrative Court Case
On January 27, the Tokyo District Court issued a decision on the administrative case requesting the revocation of the Notice of the Finalization for the Yokosuka coal-fired power plant.
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【News】Japan’s Cabinet approves policies to implement GX, NGOs respond
On 10 February 2023, Japan’s Cabinet approved two pieces of legislation, a basic policy and a bill, aimed at implementing a so-called “Green Transformation”.
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【News】Kobe Unit 4 begins commercial operation – civil lawsuit ruling coming March 20
On February 1, Kobe Unit 4 started its commercial operation. Two lawsuits filed against the construction and operation of Units 3 and 4 are still ongoing.
