Japan’s Coal and Nuclear Expansion Poses Risk to Renewable Energy Growth, Report Claims A report from Watts Up With That? claims that Japan’s updated energy strategy — prioritizing coal-fired generation and nuclear restarts — may undermine the growth of renewable energy sources. According to the report, “as coal and nuclear generation expand … they may displace domestic renewable energy,” creating a potential setback for Japan’s clean?energy targets. [1] The report states that increased reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear reactors could crowd out investment in solar and wind power. Oversupply of solar electricity during daylight hours has already pushed wholesale prices…

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