Present Status and Promotion Measures for the introduction of Renewable Energy in Japan
Status by Energy Source : Biomass Power Generation
Data (as of 2005)
- Installed capacity: Approx. 2.23 million kW (2.52 million kl crude oil equivalent)
- Power generation cost: Varies
- CO2reduction cost: Varies
Outlook of long-term energy demand (case of optimal introduction)
- Increase in installed capacity to approx. 3.33 million kW in 2020
Characteristics
- Possible to use untapped resources in the region
- Wide usage not only for biomass power generation but also for heat and material purposes
- Cost varies depending on the type of materials and method of utilization
- In reality, it is a finite resource with supply and price fluctuations
Issues
- Requires consideration for allocation for other purposes
- Stable supply of raw materials for large installation
- Requires verification of CO2reduction effect by LCA method
Present promotion measures for introduction
- Subsidy (for business and public facilities)
- Taxation
- RPS
- R & D/demonstration tests
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