Japanese solar

Since the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011, Japanese energy policies have shifted significantly towards renewable energy sources. Solar power has undergone rapid development since 2012, boosted by extensive governmental support, making Japan one of the world leaders in solar capacity. The government’s initial target of 53 GW of solar capacity by 2030 was surpassed in 2018, with installed capacity at the end of 2022 just under 80 GW. The new target aims for 108 GW of solar capacity by 2030. Currently, solar represents close to 10% of Japan’s total electricity generation.