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Presently, Japan's energy framework has roots in a policy established in 2021, which promoted renewable sources as main contributors to energy production. The ambitious target aimed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 50% by 2030, relative to 2013 levels, with renewable energy expected to account for 36 to 38% of the overall energy mix. However, reality has shifted this forecast, with only just over 20% of Japan's energy derived from renewable sources in fiscal year 2022. The majority still comes from fossil fuels, primarily thermal power reliant on liquefied gas and coal.