Tokyo, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government decided at a meeting of related ministers on Tuesday to consider ending the current subsidy program for large-scale solar power plants in fiscal 2027 amid growing concerns about environmental impacts. The government has promoted solar power projects since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident, but it now intends to curb projects that could cause environmental damage. Earlier this month, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party proposed ending aid for large-scale solar plants. The subsidy system is funded by electricity bill surcharges. Additionally, the government will consider expanding the scope of environmental impact assessments required before starting solar power projects. It has also compiled a package of measures, including a system in which a third-party organization checks whether solar panels are installed safely. The package “will make it possible to deter (rampant development),” said Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, who chaired the day’s meeting of related ministers. The government now plans to focus its support on the introduction of next-generation solar cells that can be installed on roofs or are lightweight and foldable. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Japan Eyes Ending Aid for Mega Solar Projects in FY 2027
Related Posts
Tritium-Containing Water Leaks at Fugen N-Reactor
Fukui, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday that about 20 milliliters of water containing radioactive tritium leaked at its Fugen advanced converter reactor in the city of Tsuruga in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan. The leak occurred when a
Genome Analysis to Examine Radiation Impact on Children of Hibakusha
Hiroshima, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)–A Japan-U.S. research institute said Tuesday it will analyze the genomes of children of hibakusha who survived the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 to understand the impact of radiation from the bombs on the children.
