subject: Japan Has A Lot In The New World Leader In The Field Of Energy Technology [print this page] Nuclear energyNuclear energy. Japan in the mid-60s of the 20th century use of nuclear energy. 1973 and 1978, the two oil crises serious blow to the Japanese economy, forcing the Japanese government to promote new energy development and utilization. To increase the energy self-sufficiency rate, Japan is vigorously developing nuclear power, now 54 nuclear power plants nationwide, with a total installed capacity of 47.122 million kilowatts, is the world's third nuclear power, nuclear energy accounts for 15% of the total energy supply, nuclear electricity nearly 40% of rate. Since the stability of nuclear power for electricity supply and environmental protection are very favorable, according to the recently announced "a new national energy strategy," Japan plans to further develop nuclear power, nuclear power will be increased from the current 15% to 17%.
Japan Has A Lot In The New World Leader In The Field Of Energy Technology
