Solar energy is Japan's most used renewable energy source, yet it still makes up a small portion of its total energy mix. This will need to dramatically increase for Japan to stay aligned with its renewable energy and decarbonisation goals.
Solar energy in Japan is emerging as a cornerstone of Japan's strategy to meet its ambitious long-term sustainability goals. The Sixth Strategic Energy Plan aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 with an interim goal of 36-38% of energy from renewables by 2030.
In 2022, solar energy accounted for 5.39% of Japan's total energy mix and 9.91% of its electricity generation. In both cases, solar power in Japan holds the largest share of all renewable sources. This is a drastic contrast to even a decade ago when solar energy contributed less than 1% of the country's energy.
Overall, the growth potential for Japan's solar energy sector is immense, which will help spur the country's domestic PV industry. Forecasts suggest the solar energy market will see a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% until 2029.
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