Status by Energy Source

Wind Power Generation

Data (as of 2005)

• Introduced capacity: Approx. 1.08 million kW (0.44 million kl crude oil equivalent)
• Power generation cost: Approx. ¥10-14/kWh
• CO₂reduction cost (estimate): Approx. ¥4,200-10,800/t-CO₂

Outlook of long-term energy demand (case of optimal introduction)

• Increase in introduced capacity by about 5 times compared to FY 2005 in 2020 (5 million kW)

Characteristics

• Power generation cost is relatively low and profitability is high.
• Emergence of new technologies such as small wind power/offshore wind power

Issues

• Site restraints (wind strength, natural parks, scenery, bird strikes, etc.)
• Power generation cost is likely to increase in a step-wise manner
• Output is instable, and there are electric system restraints
• Anti-noise measures, etc.

Present promotion measures for introduction

• Subsidy (for business and public facilities)
• Taxation
• RPS
• R & D/demonstration tests

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