Issue Brief: Meeting Electricity Demand Growth in Japan with Clean Energy

As Japan faces a significant surge in electricity demand—driven primarily by the expansion of data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, and the electrification of industrial sectors—this report outlines the critical role of carbon-free energy (CFE) in maintaining economic competitiveness. It evaluates Japan’s current power system and provides a roadmap for accelerating the deployment of wind, solar, and other clean technologies to ensure a reliable and sustainable power supply.