Japan aims to supercharge interregional power grid

Offshore wind farms part of drive to hit net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

20210414 Electric power transmission lines

Japan needs to expand its electric grid capacity to accommodate wind power. (Photo by Makoto Okada)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan plans to double its regional electrical grid capacity by adding up to 23 million kilowatts, according to a plan compiled by the industry ministry and an organization representing energy operators.

New routes are planned to connect the largest northern island of Hokkaido and the southern island of Kyushu via the main island of Honshu.

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