Holding the First Study Group on the Introduction and Management of Renewable Energy Generation Facilities

1. Purpose

The Japanese government is aiming for the nation to become carbon neutrality by 2050 and has set a target of a 36% to 38% switch to renewable energy by FY2030 in its Strategic Energy Plan. Achieving these ambitious goals will require progressively making renewable energy the main energy source, and an important part of that process will be to gain the trust of local communities and steadily expand the introduction of renewable energy in harmony with them.

However, as the introduction of renewable energy expands, concerns are being raised in some regions over issues such as potential disasters and environmental impacts, and how the renewable energy generation facilities will be disposed of.

To address these issues, METI, MAFF, MLIT, and MOE will hold study groups to discuss what direction measures should take to ensure that solar power and other renewable energy generation equipment are introduced and managed appropriately. The participants will include experts and practitioners from relevant fields, and the four ministries will jointly serve as the secretariat.

2. Date and time

Thursday, April 21, 2022, 9:30-12:00

3. Format

Online meeting

4. Release of materials

The documents for the study group and the URL for the online livestream will be posted on this page (in Japanese) prior to the day it is held. (Planned release date: April 21.)

Division in Charge

• New and Renewable Energy Division, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Department, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
• Electric Power Safety Division, Industrial and Product Safety Policy Group, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau