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Japan's Clean Energy Surges as Fossil Fuels Plummet

8/27/2025

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Japan's fossil fuel share in electricity generation dropped below 60% in early 2025, a record low.
Clean energy, especially solar and nuclear, now comprises 41% of the electricity mix.
The government targets 20% nuclear energy by 2040, increasing from under 10%.
Japan plans to develop 10 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and 30-45 GW by 2040.

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Story summary

Japan's fossil fuel share in electricity generation dropped below 60% in early 2025, a record low.
Clean energy, especially solar and nuclear, now comprises 41% of the electricity mix.
The government targets 20% nuclear energy by 2040, increasing from under 10%.
Japan plans to develop 10 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and 30-45 GW by 2040.