TOKYO -- The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on Friday outlined a plan to add 7.7 gigawatts to Japan's power supply by developing geothermal generation in 118 areas around the country by 2050.
Government plan aims to add 7.7 GW in 118 areas by 2050

A geothermal power plant operated by Kyuden Mirai Energy in Oita prefecture. (Kyuden Mirai Energy)
TOKYO -- The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on Friday outlined a plan to add 7.7 gigawatts to Japan's power supply by developing geothermal generation in 118 areas around the country by 2050.