The government’s nuclear pivot continues but obstacles persist

key takeaways

• The forthcoming seventh basic energy plan is expected to promote the fullest possible use of nuclear power, including support for both restarting offline reactors and facilitating the construction of new reactors.
• While public opposition to nuclear power has softened, national and local opposition to nuclear power remain meaningful constraints, complicating the government’s efforts to realize its goal of generating 20% of Japan’s electricity from nuclear power.