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EU’s renewable energy ambition is a “wake up call” for Japan
New analysis by global energy think tank Ember reveals that the EU plans to transition to renewables more than twice as quickly as Japan by 2030.
Global Programme Lead, Ember
Solar and wind are currently playing cameo roles in Japan’s electricity system, but they are ready to step up to take the lead role. Record fossil fuel prices and the need to reduce imports from Russia should be a wake-up call. Japan needs more homegrown, clean energy; Japan needs more ambition on solar and wind.

Ahead of the G7 Leaders’ Summit, Energy Ministers will meet on Thursday, 26 May to decide if and how G7 countries will commit to clean power by 2035. Is Japan ready to put its name to it?