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Japan PM Ishiba eyes more renewables, less nuclear in energy mix

New leader plans stimulus package for 'structural transformation of the economy'

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during an interview with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on Oct. 12. (Photo by Sae Kamae)

SHIGESABURO OKUMURA, Nikkei chief of political and economic news, and MITSURU OBE, Nikkei staff writer
October 12, 2024 23:06 JST
Updated on October 13, 2024 01:37 JST

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday stressed Japan's potential to develop renewable energy sources and vowed to raise their share in the country's overall power supply, indicating he will prioritize decarbonization as his government prepares an economic stimulus plan.

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