https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20159805003
Energy situations in Japan before and after the Fukushima nuclear accident
Kyushu University and Plazwire Co., Ltd. - 2-3-54 Higashi-naka, Fukuoka 812-0892, Japan
(*) Professor Emeritus.
Published online: 27 August 2015
This article describes the various effects on the public conception on nuclear energy and more generally on energy policies in Japan due to the nuclear accident that occurred on 11th March 2011 at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power station, which is owned and operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). Before the accident, nuclear energy had been conceived as the main energy source of electricity in Japan for reducing CO2 emission beyond 2020. However, public opinion has turned almost completely against nuclear energy after observing how vulnerable the nuclear system had been. The present Japanese government is now trying to buy time before taking a decision. After explaining these circumstances, the author tries to chart his personal projection of energy sources for Japan to 2050.
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