EnergyJapan looks to allow public financing of nuclear power projects
Government leads decarbonization efforts in power generation, transmission
Kansai Electric Power is working toward building a new nuclear reactor at its Mihama site in Fukui prefecture. (Photo by Maho Obata)
RIHO NAGAO
November 11, 2025 06:22 JST
TOKYO -- Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is aiming to change the laws for investment in nuclear power generation and electrical grids to make it possible for public institutions to put funds toward generating power with lower emissions, Nikkei has learned.