The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has compiled a draft revision to Japan’s Basic Energy Plan, which indicates the direction of the government’s energy policy. The revision brings our attention to the predicted ratios of various power sources in fiscal 2030. In order to reduce our dependence on carbon, renewable energy sources were increased from 22 to 24% three years ago to 36 to 38% in the latest draft revision. Some view this increase as being insufficient in making renewable energy Japan’s main energy source. But we commend the willingness expressed to undertake the maximum possible implementation of renewable energy as an