Tag: Japan Nuclear Energy
Japan more reliant on coal, LNG after 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster
Japan deregulating electrical industry in attempt to lower prices for consumers, businesses in post-Fukushima environment After the Fukushima nuclear plant accident on March 11, 2011 Japan Japan became increasingly reliant on generating electricity using imported coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Even as the imported cost of coal and LNG declined, Japan’s electricity price increased. According to data […]
Japan to cut emphasis on nuclear, up coal use in next energy plan
Wore than 40 new coal power stations stations planned in coming years, putting emissions targets at risk By Aaron Sheldrick TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will cut reliance on nuclear power when it releases an updated energy plan as early as next year, reflecting public opposition and a recognition that current policy is unrealistic, three sources […]
Japan nuclear power to bridge energy gaps, despite Fukushima
Japan nuclear power unpopular with citizens TOKYO – With the pull of a lever, control rods were lifted Tuesday from the reactor core at a plant in southern Japan, ending a ban on nuclear power following meltdowns at Fukushima in the northeast that forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes, most of them for […]
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