Japanese say no to nuclear power, yes to wind energy
may 11, 2012
Japan had 2,501 MW of installed wind farm. Wind power and other renewables like solar power and geothermal energy are expected to help fill some of the gap caused by shutting down Japan’s nuclear industry.
Japan is much in the news this week after the Asian nation shut down the last of its 54 nuclear reactors for safety tests and maintenance following last year’s earthquake and tsunami which triggered a meltdown of the Fukushima reactor.
Wind power and other renewables are expected to help fill some of the gap caused by shutting down Japan’s nuclear industry, which had provided more than 30% of electricity for the world’s number three economy.
The shutdown has created a fierce debate in the nation, which has an estimated 127 million people, as many don’t want the nuclear reactors turned back on after the required tests. According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), many Japanese are calling for the reactors to be replaced with renewable energy,
Wind power and other renewables are expected to help fill some of the gap caused by shutting down Japan’s nuclear industry, which had provided more than 30% of electricity for the world’s number three economy.
The shutdown has created a fierce debate in the nation, which has an estimated 127 million people, as many don’t want the nuclear reactors turned back on after the required tests. According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), many Japanese are calling for the reactors to be replaced with renewable energy,
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