Coal-fired Power Plant
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (December 1, 2024)
The coal-fired power plant count as of December 1 is the same as the previous month. We should keep on eyes on the JERA’s plan to restart the Taketoyo power plant.
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【News】Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Yokosuka Coal Plant
On October 23, 2024, Japan’s Supreme Court dismissed the Yokosuka coal-fired power plant lawsuit. The attorneys and plaintiffs issued the joint statement.
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (November 1, 2024)
As of November 1, 2024, the number of units in operation, including mothbolding, is 167, unchanged from the previous month.
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【News】 The UK, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, successfully phases out coal power
On September 30, 2024, the last coal-fired power plant in the United Kingdom (UK) finished operation, and the UK has become the first G7 country to give up coal.
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (October 1, 2024)
As of October 1, 2024, the number of operating units is same as last month. Operating: 167 UnitsPlanned (inclu…
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【Report】 IEEFA: Coal plants can make a profitable switch to clean energy
IEEFA released the report concluding that more than 800 coal-fired power plants in emerging markets could potentially make a profitable switch to renewable energy.
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (September 1, 2024)
JBC has confirmed that the Suzukawa Energy Center (112 MW) switched its fuel from coal to biomass, reducing the total number of operating coal plants in Japan to 167.
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【News】Climate Action Week 2024 -Phase out coal-fired power by 2030! JBC Photo Action
Japan Beyond Coal is celebrating its 4th anniversary and planning to have a photo action. Please join this action to share your message to the future!
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (August 1, 2024)
Kyushu Electric Power’s Karita Power Station has become “mothballed” at the end of July. Please see Summary for details.
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【News】 OCCTO reports shine a light on Japan’s continued reliance on thermal power
Kiko Network published the report tracking trends in thermal power generation. If these trends continues, Japan will have difficulty in meeting its GHG emissions target for 2030.
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【News】After Taketoyo power plant explosion, residents oppose resumption of operation
On May 25, JERA finally held a briefing session for local residents regarding the explosion that occurred on January 31, 2024 at Taketoyo Thermal Power Station.
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【Database Update】 Latest status of coal-fired power plants (July 1, 2024)
As of July 1, 2024, 168 coal-fired power plants were in operation. JBC has listed the units scheduled to be shut down in a summary sheet (PDF).
