As a clean and efficient form of energy, nuclear power has been used in many countries around the world. The reasons why Japan's nuclear power accounts for about 20% can be understood from the following aspects:
1. Energy structure: Japan's energy resources are relatively scarce, especially fossil fuels, so Japan has long attached great importance to nuclear power as one of its main power sources. Nuclear power can reduce dependence on fossil fuels while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Economic factors: Japan is a large industrial country and needs a lot of electricity to support its industrial production and daily life needs. Nuclear power provides a stable and large amount of electrical energy, which is very important for such a country with high industrial demand.
3. Technological development: Japan has a long history of development and relatively advanced technology in nuclear power technology, which enables Japan to operate nuclear power plants safely and efficiently. At the same time, Japan has invested heavily in R&D in nuclear waste disposal and nuclear safety.
4. Energy policy: From the end of the 20th century to the beginning of the 21st century, Japan promoted the development of nuclear power for the sake of environmental protection and energy security. Although Japan's nuclear power policy has undergone a major adjustment since the Fukushima nuclear accident, suspending the operation of all nuclear power plants, nuclear power still plays an important role in Japan's energy mix in the long run.
5. Geographical and environmental factors: Japan is a country with frequent natural disasters such as typhoons, and traditional fossil fuel power plants may be affected by these natural disasters, and nuclear power plants will be designed with these factors in mind, and multiple safety measures will be adopted to ensure the safe operation of nuclear power plants.
It should be noted that each country's energy policy is comprehensively determined based on its national conditions, resource situation, technological level and development needs.
China also adheres to the same principle in the development of nuclear power, that is, on the premise of ensuring safety, and in accordance with the needs of national energy demand and environmental protection, scientific planning and development of nuclear power. February** Dynamic Incentive Program