As Japan looks to expand renewable energy, nuclear power's role remains unclear
The status of many nuclear plants in 2030 and thereafter is unclear considering the facilities' 40-year operating limit and other regulatory hurdles.
Kishida's nuclear push faces resistance ahead of election
Debate over whether to restart more reactors in Japan is highly charged, with 40% of the population opposing the move.
Nuclear power’s awkward role in crucial COP26 climate talks
Anti-nuclear nations from Austria to New Zealand have opposed attempts to label atomic technology with the same credentials as wind or solar power.
Incumbent favoring nuclear waste disposal facility wins Hokkaido mayoral election
If all technical and political hurdles are cleared and the facility is built, waste from Japan’s nuclear reactors would be transported to Suttsu.
Japan's nuclear regulator inspects Tepco's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant
The plant has had a number of security problems, including the failure to fix dysfunctional equipment to detect intruders.
Fukui nuclear unit halted after missing deadline for antiterrorism steps
Kansai Electric Power Co. now aims to make the necessary changes to the Mihama No. 3 unit around September next year and restart operations in mid-October.
Japan government OKs energy plan, aiming to double renewables by 2030
The plan aims to have renewable sources accounting for 36% to 38% of total power generation capacity in fiscal 2030.
Mayoral election in Hokkaido town may affect nuclear-waste dump site selection
The town of Suttsu, in Hokkaido, has seen division among residents over the benefits of hosting a radioactive waste facility.
Nuclear analysts say watch China after gaming out Iran talks
That’s the conclusion reached by top security analysts using game theory to forecast the next moves in the star-crossed talks.
Japan’s carbon goal is based on restarting 30 nuclear reactors
The LDP has also been promoting the idea of building small modular reactors, saying they are safer than Japan’s existing atomic plants.
Industry minister vows to promote scrapping of Fukushima plant as top priority
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is also arranging a trip to the Fukushima complex over the next weekend as part of his first visit to the Tohoku region as leader of the country, sources said.
New Kishida administration faces divisions over future energy mix
With pro-nuclear figures in key positions in the new Cabinet and COP26 not far off, the next few weeks are likely to see intense debate on the balance between nuclear and renewables.
