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Future of Japan’s Energy. Kiyoaki Aburaki March 8, 2012. Power Output in 2009 Total 956.5 TkWh , (Source) Federation of Electric Power Companies (FEPC). Time: 3/11/11, 14:46 Magnitude : 9.0 Depth: 30km. As of 3/5/2012 . Shut down by the
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Future of Japan’s Energy Kiyoaki Aburaki March 8, 2012
Power Output in 2009 Total 956.5 TkWh, (Source) Federation of Electric Power Companies (FEPC)
Time: 3/11/11, 14:46 Magnitude : 9.0 Depth: 30km
As of 3/5/2012 Shut down by the earthquake Shut down for inspection after 3.11 Based on a Kyodo graphic
Energy Conservation in Summer 2011 Appeared in WSJ, July 29
Power Output in Dec. 2011 (Source) METI
To establish imminent-, medium- and longer-tem energy strategies that reduce uncertainty for the private sector and increase confidence among a public. • To formulate a flexible and diverse energy utilization • Nuclear power (a role for baseload power) • Fossil fuels • Renewable energy • To use technological strength to contribute to the international community. • Climate change • Nuclear safety • Saving fossil fuels Three Challenges in Energy Policies
No-Nuclear scenario means; • Adverse effects on Japanese economy • Relinquishment of Japan’s critical roles in the establishment of global standards on nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation • Actions towards Restart • Four Steps • Stress tests by nuclear operators • Approvals of Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency(NISA) • Consents of Nuclear Safety Commission. • Approvals of local governments • Recent statements of PM Noda and Industry Minister Edano Restart of Nuclear Power Plants
(kW) Japan’s Domestic Annual PV Panel Shipments (source) Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association
New Feed-in-Tariff as a booster (scheduled to start this summer) • Entails utilities’ obligation to purchase all electricity generated by renewable energy sources, with no limitation, at prices to be fixed by the government. • Surge in investments (ex. mega-solar, wind). • Companies (Japanese, U.S., Canadian) and governments (central, local) • The success depends on various factors • The criteria for approval of specified suppliers • The requirements for interconnection (costs and sharing responsibilities in stable supply) • The capacity of the grid etc. For the Successful Utilization of Renewable Energy
Current structures of the Japan’s utility sector • 10 utilities with a vertically integrated business model • The difference in frequency between eastern (50-hertz) and western Japan (60-hertz) • Needs to discuss new structures for greater efficiency and flexibility that would fully accommodate power generation from diversified sources and players • Ownership and participation in generation, transmission, and distribution business • Responsibilities for maintaining stable electricity supply • Costs of business developments etc. Energy Sector Resiliency
Energy is the “blood” of national livelihood and corporate activities. Energy policy is one of the most important pillars of national strategy. • Three factors to shape future of Japan’s energy • Technology • Markets • Competition Conclusion