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Natural Energy Forum: Masayoshi Son × Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk Gallery

<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> The two are growing closer, having appeared together at the "Prime Minister and Experts Open Discussion" on June 12.
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> There is ample land for natural energy generation.
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> After the earthquake, we embarked on natural energy projects.
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> Co-founded ap bank with Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr. Children and others.
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "Each of us must change our awareness."
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> Mr. Kobayashi regards Mr. Son as a rock star.
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> SoftBank also independently measures radioactivity with a Geiger counter.
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> He occasionally raised his voice to criticize systems that hinder the spread of natural energy.
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> The venue, with 5,000 seats, was nearly full.
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> Salyu passionately sang "Atarashii Yes" and "to U."
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "I am honored to be here to make the world a better place."
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> Hitoto Yo performed "Moi-naki" and "Hanamizuki."
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> He had just visited Kamaishi with TV personality Yasuko Mitsuura.
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> Top musicians graced the live talk with their performances.
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "On May 25th, we announced the formation of the Natural Energy Council. At that time, I stated that we must achieve a solar power generation capacity of around 100 million kW, and an additional 50 million kW from wind, geothermal, and other sources. This would bring the share of natural energy to 30 percent." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "The Prime Minister announced at an international summit that the government aims to increase the share of natural energy to over 20 percent in the early 2020s. Currently, including hydropower, natural energy accounts for 10 percent. So, we need to add another 10 percent to reach the 20 percent target." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "10 percent is 80 million kW. We aim for 50 million kW from solar, 20 million kW from wind, and 10 million kW from geothermal and other sources, totaling 80 million kW. The technology exists. What's needed now is funding and land acquisition. With these, it's not just a pipe dream." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "First, 50 million kW from solar. 25 million kW from the 'Den-den Project' utilizing abandoned farmland. 20 million kW from rooftop panels. And 5 million kW from other sources." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "By placing panels on just 10 percent of the 540,000 hectares of abandoned farmland and fallow fields, we can achieve 25 million kW." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "The Prime Minister announced a goal of installing solar panels on 10 million homes over 10 years. Even if we achieve only half of that goal, my target of 20 million kW can be met. At 4 kW per home, that's 500,000 homes per year, reaching 20 million kW in 10 years." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "Additionally, by utilizing available land proposed by prefectures, such as factory sites, coastal facilities, and areas alongside expressways, we can likely achieve the remaining 5 million kW." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "Our target for wind power is 20 million kW. The potential capacity for wind power generation is 400 million kW in Hokkaido and 450 million kW in Kyushu. Utilizing just 2.5 percent of this would yield 20 million kW." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "Geothermal. I visited a geothermal power plant last week. Drilling about 2,000 meters yields abundant steam. And the cost is quite reasonable. Research shows Japan has the third-largest geothermal resources in the world. This is also why we have many hot springs." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "Japan has the world's leading geothermal technology. Yet, due to a policy prioritizing nuclear power, geothermal energy has not received much attention. As a result, Japan utilizes only 2 percent. The US uses 11 percent, and the Philippines a remarkable 32 percent. Most of that technology seems to originate from Japan. If Japan were to effectively utilize even 32 percent, that alone would provide 7 million kW." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "82 percent of geothermal resource areas are within national or quasi-national parks, so we should utilize these effectively." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "There are still many other options such as solar thermal, biomass, small hydropower, tidal, ocean thermal energy conversion, and power generation ships. If we pursue various avenues, it might be more feasible than we think." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "Regarding the concern that natural energy will increase electricity costs: First, please remember this figure. In the past six months alone, household electricity bills have already increased by 440 yen. Did everyone consent to this increase? It went up by 440 yen almost without anyone noticing." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "So, if we increase the share of natural energy from 10 percent to 20 percent, how much will it rise? According to METI's estimates, when 35 million kW of natural energy is introduced in 10 years, it will be 200 yen per household. Just 200 yen. Is a 200 yen increase in 10 years truly that regrettable? Electricity costs have already risen by 440 yen in six months for other reasons, you know?" Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "As I mentioned earlier, for 80 million kW, it would increase by 460 yen. Even then, it's comparable to the electricity bill increase that happened unnoticed in the past six months. Moreover, by 10 years from now, energy-saving technologies will have improved, likely offsetting this amount." Source: SoftBank
<strong>Masayoshi Son x Takeshi Kobayashi Live Talk</strong> "Just as electricity costs rose by 440 yen in six months, fuel costs for thermal power could triple or quadruple. While natural energy costs might also increase temporarily, we must take action now. In 20 or 30 years, relying on thermal or nuclear power will be inefficient in terms of cost." Source: SoftBank

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