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Fukushima Targets 100% Renewable Energy by 2040

1/1/2026

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Fukushima Prefecture aims for 100% renewable energy by 2040, with a 2030 midterm target of 70%.
The government plans to cut coal-fired power from 63% to 30-40% and raise renewables to 40-50%.
The Abukuma Wind Farm, Japan's largest, began operations in April 2026, signaling a shift from nuclear reliance.
Local geothermal projects and other renewables support Fukushima's energy transformation, with renewables accounting for nearly 60% of power generation.

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Fukushima Prefecture aims for 100% renewable energy by 2040, with a 2030 midterm target of 70%.
The government plans to cut coal-fired power from 63% to 30-40% and raise renewables to 40-50%.
The Abukuma Wind Farm, Japan's largest, began operations in April 2026, signaling a shift from nuclear reliance.
Local geothermal projects and other renewables support Fukushima's energy transformation, with renewables accounting for nearly 60% of power generation.