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24% of Japan's electricity came from renewables in 2025, led by solar (10%). 1,030 TWh generated in all.

Where Japan's power comes from, 2025

SourceShare of electricity
Gas32.8%
Coal32.0%
Solar9.8%
Nuclear9.1%
Hydro7.2%
Bioenergy5.3%
Other fossil fuels2.5%
Wind1.2%

Wind farms in Japan

We track 272 wind farms in Japan: 5.4 GW operating and 42.0 GW under construction, consented or planned, with 37.6 GW of it offshore. Each one's owners, turbines and status are in the Wind app.

Electricity data: Ember yearly electricity data (CC BY 4.0). Wind farms: national registers and Global Energy Monitor; see data sources.

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