Multinationals urge Japan to increase renewable energies

More than 430 multinationals are calling on Japan to triple its renewable energy capacity by 2035 to boost energy security and stimulate private investment.

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As the world accelerates its transition to cleaner energy sources, Japan finds itself at a strategic crossroads. The recent call by hundreds of major companies for a tripling of the country’s renewable energy capacity by 2035 underlines the urgency of the ambitious energy transformation needed to maintain its international competitiveness. In recent years, Japan has relied more heavily on nuclear power.

The Japanese Challenge

In an unprecedented move, giants such as Sony, Panasonic and Rakuten, backed by 343 other multinationals, urged the Japanese government to scale back its energy ambitions. This plea comes as Tokyo prepares to publish its seventh strategic energy plan, a document that could redefine the country’s energy priorities for the coming decades.

Economic and environmental imperatives

The companies argue that increasing renewable capacity could not only improve Japan’s energy security but also stimulate private investment in alternative energies. This approach is seen as essential if Japan is to maintain its role as a technological and economic leader on the world stage, while meeting growing environmental demands.

Strategies and Emerging Technologies

The Japanese government, which has not yet officially responded to this appeal, is to consider various recommendations such as improving the profitability of renewable energies and reforming tariff policies. At the same time, Japan is exploring innovative technologies such as the use of ammonia and hydrogen in its power plants to reduce CO2 emissions, although these technologies are still in the testing phase.

Challenges and prospects

The RE100 initiative, which brings together companies committed to renewable energy, underlines the importance of strong government action to support these changes. However, many experts worry that the continued use of coal and the slow adoption of new technologies could slow Japan’s transition to renewable energies.
The multinationals’ appeal represents a decisive moment for Japan. With clear recommendations and promising technologies on the horizon, the road to a cleaner energy future seems both ambitious and fraught with obstacles. What is clear is that Japan’s decision will have repercussions far beyond its borders, influencing global energy policies and international markets.

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