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World Potential (JAPAN)
The New Energy Foundation
Forming a link in the chain of such programmes, the New Energy
Foundation, established in 1980, is mandated to pursue technical
and managerial support activities for the power companies
and corporations. Moreover, MITI established a committee consisting
of scholars, researchers, governors of municipalities, and
representatives of related organizations. Their objective
was to discuss and establish a substantial policy-of - hydropower
promotion. They drew up a public report entitled "Hydropower
in the New Century".
Hydropower Capacity and Energy Production
In Japan, the total installed capacity of hydropower as of
1995 is 42,100 MW including 22,300 MW of pumped-storage. The
number of power stations is about 1800. Total annual generation
is 88.7 TWh including 13.3 TWh by pumped-storage. In the near
future, the capacity is expected to expand by 250 MW per year
for ordinary hydropower, and 800 MW per year for pumped-storage.
Figures 1 and 2 at the end of this chapter show the generation
mix over the last 30 years. Figure 1 shows facilities classified
by power source for 9 electric power companies, EPDC, and
others. Figure 2 shows the breakdown of power generation by
energy source for 9 Electric Power Companies, EPDC, and others.
SHP In Japan
Changes in National
Energy Policy
The New Energy Foundation,
Hydropower Capacity and Energy Production
Legislation and Regulations
Licensing Procedures
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