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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