Researchers

MATSUO, Yuji, PhD
MATSUO, Yuji, PhD

Principal Research Fellow, Energy Data and Modelling Center (EDMC)
(Concurrently serve as Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU))

Specialty:Energy Modeling

- Background -
1995 Faculty of Science, the University of Tokyo
1997 Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo
Public Policies Program, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
April 2007- The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ)
Oct. 2021 Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
Oct. 2024- Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

Journal Papers:

<Doctoral Theisis>
  • An empirical study on mathematical model analysis of electric demand strucures and economics, (2020). National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies.
<Reviewed Theisis>
  • T. Otsuki, H. Obane, Y. Matsuo, and S. Morimoto, (2023). Energy mix for Japan’s carbon neutrality by 2050: Analysis of marginal cost of an electricity supply based on 100% renewable energy, Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 44(3), 115-125.
  • S. Takeuchi and Y. Matsuo, (2022). Quantifying the impact of a failure to recover back-end costs of power generation, International Public Economy Studies, 33, 29-38.
  • T. Otsuki, H. Obane, Y. Kawakami, K. Shimogori, Y. Mizuno, S. Morimoto, and Y. Matsuo, (2022). Energy mix for net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 in Japan - An analysis considering siting constraints on variable renewable energy, Electrical Engineering in Japan, 142(7), 334-346.
  • Y. Matsuo, (2022). Re-Defining System LCOE: Costs and Values of Power Sources, Energies, 15, 6845.
  • H. Okabayashi, K. Ota, and Y. Matsuo, (2022). A quantitative analysis of Japan's optimal power generation mix towards 2050 - Considering macroeconomic effects of nuclear power generation and hydrogen price -, Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 43(5), 197-205.
  • R. Ikarii, Y. Iino, and Y. Matsuo, (2022). Myanmar's optimal power generation mix and grid interconnection considering climate policies: A quantitative analysis using a cost minimization model, Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 43(5), 186-196.
  • H. Obane, S. Endo, Y. Matsuo, T. Genkai, and Y. Nagao, (2022). Modeling potential installation of solar and wind energy considering cannibalization, Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 43(4), 162-171.
  • Y. Matsuo, A. Isonaga, H. Azuma, S. Fukutome, Y. Iwafune, and K. Ogimoto, (2022). A study on the methodology to estimate marginal system LCOE of power sources under high penetration of variable renewable energies, Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 43(4), 129-139.
  • T. Otsuki, H. Obane, Y. Kawakami, K. Shimogori, Y. Mizuno, S. Morimoto, and Y. Matsuo, (2022). Energy mix for net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 in Japan - An analysis considering siting constraints on variable renewable energy -. IEEJ Transactions on Power and Energy, 142(7), 334-346.
  • K. Kimura, T. Shibata, Y. Matsuo, and T. Murakami, (2022). Quantitative analysis of economic value of nuclear power generation under high penetration of renewable energy, Transactions of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan, 21(1), 15-26.
  • S. Endo, Y. Matsuo, A. Yanagisawa, H. Ishida, K. Kitamura, H. Azuma, A. Isonaga, S. Fukutome, and S. Nakayama, (2022). A study on the methodology to estimate system integration costs under high penetration of variable renewable energy sources, IEEJ Transactions on Power and Energy, 141(12), 745-754.
  • H. Okabayashi, T. Shibata and Y. Matsuo, (2022). A Quantitative Analysis of Japan's Optimal Power Generation Mix towards 2050 - Analysis Considering Economic Percussion by Investment in Power Resources -, Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 42(4), 215-223.
  • Y. Matsuo and R. Komiyama, (2021). System LCOE of variable renewable energies: a case study of Japan’s decarbonized power sector in 2050, Sustainability Science, 16, 449–461
  • M. Sugiyama, S. Fujimori, K. Wada, K. Ohiro, E. Kato, R. Komiyama, D.S. Herran, Y. Matsuo, H. Shiraki and Y. Ju, (2021). EMF 35 JMIP study for Japan’s long-term climate and energy policy: scenario designs and key findings. Sustainability Science, 16, 355–374
  • H. Shiraki, M. Sugiyama, Y. Matsuo, R. Komiyama, S. Fujimori, E. Kato, K. Oshiro and D.S. Herran, (2021). The role of renewables in the Japanese power sector: implications from the EMF35 JMIP, Sustainability Science, 16, 375–392
  • S. Sakamoto, Y. Nagai, M. Sugiyama, S. Fujimori, E. Kato, R. Komiyama, Y. Matsuo, K. Oshiro and D.S. Herran, (2021). Demand-side decarbonization and electrification: EMF 35 JMIP study, Sustainability Science, 16, 395–410
  • Y. Ju, M. Sugiyama, E. Kato, Y. Matsuo, K. Oshiro and D.S. Herran, (2021). Industrial decarbonization under Japan’s national mitigation scenarios: a multi-model analysis, Sustainability Science, 16, 411–427
  • Y. Matsuo, S. Endo, Y. Nagatomi, Y. Shibata, R. Komiyama and Y. Fujii, (2020). Investigating the economics of the power sector under high penetration of variable renewable energies. Applied Energy, (in press).
  • Y. Matsuo and T. Oyama, (2020). Forecasting daily electric load by applying artificial neural network with Fourier transformation and principal component analysis technique. Journal of Operations Research Society of China.
  • Y. Kawakami and Y. Matsuo, (2020). A Study on the Feasibility of 80% GHG Reduction in Japan Using a Bottom-Up Energy System Model: The Effect of Changes in Meteorological Conditions. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 41(3), (in press).
  • Y. Matsuo and H. Nei, (2019). An analysis of the historical trends in nuclear power plant construction costs: The Japanese experience. Energy Policy, 124, pp. 180-198.
  • M. Sugiyama, S. Fujimori, K. Wada, S. Endo, Y. Fujii, R. Komiyama, E. Kato, A. Kurosawa, Y. Matsuo, K. Oshiro, F. Sano and H. Shiraki, (2019). Japan’s long-term climate mitigation policy: Multi-model assessment and sectoral challenges. Energy, 167, pp. 1120-1131.
  • Y. Matsuo, S. Endo, Y. Nagatomi, Y. Shibata, R. Komiyama and Y. Fujii, (2019). A Study on the Feasibility of “Complete Decarbonization” of Japan’s Power Sector in 2050: The Effect of Changes in Meteorological Conditions. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 40(4), pp. 101-110.
  • Y. Matsuo, K. Shimogori and H. Nei, (2019). Analysis on the Factors Behind the Changes in Long-term Nuclear Projections. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 40(4), pp. 8-20.
  • Y. Nagatomi, Y. Matsuo and J. Ogasawara, (2019). Analysis on Power Generation Mix in 2040 with a Model Considering Load-Frequency Control and Reserves, and Policy Implications. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 40(2), pp. 44-53.
  • Y. Shibata, K. Otani, Y. Yorita, Y. Kawakami, Y. Nagatomi and Y. Matsuo, (2019). Evaluation of Factors Influencing the Accuracy of Electric Demand Forecasting by Artificial Neural Networks: Effect of Changes in Model Configuration. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 40(5), pp. 144-153.
  • Y. Matsuo, S. Endo, Y. Nagatomi, Y. Shibata, R. Komiyama and Y. Fujii, (2018). A quantitative analysis of Japan’s optimal power generation mix in 2050 and the role of CO2-free hydrogen. Energy, 165, pp. 1200-1219.
  • Y. Matsuo and T. Oyama, (2018). Mathematical Modeling Analyses of the Electricity Demand in the Metropolitan Area in Japan, IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, pp. 960-965
  • Y. Matsuo, Y. Kawakami, Y. Shibata, S. Suehiro and A. Yanagisawa, (2014). Evaluation of Factors Influencing the Accuracy of Electric Demand Forecasting by Artificial Neural Networks: Effect of Changes in Model Configuration. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 35(2), pp. 23-32.
  • Y. Matsuo, A. Yanagisawa and Y. Yamashita, (2013). A global energy outlook to 2035 with strategic considerations for Asia and Middle East energy supply and demand interdependencies. Energy Strategy Reviews, 2, pp. 79-91.
  • Y. Matsuo and K. Ito, (2013). Energy scenario development toward a low-carbon society. Global Environmental Research, 17, pp. 89-97.
  • Y. Matsuo and T. Murakami, (2012). Long-term outlook for global natural uranium and uranium enrichment supply and demand situation after the impact of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident. Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology.
  • Y. Matsuo, Y. Nagatomi and T. Murakami, (2012). Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 33(5), pp. 21-30.
  • R. Komiyama, K. Suzuki, Y. Nagatomi, Y. Matsuo and S. Suehiro, (2012). Analysis of Japan’s energy demand and supply to 2050 through integrated energy-economic model. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 33(2), pp. 34-43.
  • R. Komiyama, M. Sofukuwaki and Y. Matsuo, (2012). Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 32(5), pp. 1-8.
  • Y. Matsuo, R. Komiyama, Y. Nagatomi, S. Suehiro, Z. Shen, Y. Morita and K. Ito, (2011). Energy supply and demand analysis for Asia and the World towards Low-Carbon Society in 2050. Journal of Japan Society of Energy and Resources, 33(2), pp. 44-53.
<Journal Papers>
  • Y. Matsuo, (2022). Overview of the IEEJ-NE model, The Journal of the Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, 143(2), 75-78.
  • M. Sugiyama, Y. Matsuo, S. Kimura, K. Sakurai, H. Tanaka, Y. Nagai, and Y. Yasuda, (2022). Energy Supply in 2050: The Future Prospect of the Power Sector, Energy and Resources, 43(6), 19-25.
  • Y. Shiraki, N. Toda, Y. Matsuo, T. Morotomi, and M. Sugiyama, (2022). Roundtable Discussion: Pathways towards Energy Transition, Energy and Resources, 43(6), 42-50.
  • M. Sugiyama and Y. Matsuo, (2022). How can Japan overcome obstacles to adding more renewables?, Japan NRG Weekly, 17-19.
  • Y. Matsuo, (2021). Estimation of the marginal cost of power generation by source: Focusing on the discussion by the Power Generation Costs Analysis Working Group, Journal of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan, 63(11), 765-769.
  • Y. Matsuo and K. Ogimoto, (2021). Towards the Decarbonization of the Power Sector, Energy and Resources, 42(3),171-172.
  • Y. Matsuo, K. Otani, T. Shibata, Y. Yorita, Y. Kawakami and Y. Nagatomi, (2019). Short-term load forecasting using artificial neural network – Assessment for the 10 areas in Japan –. IEEJ Energy Journal, 14(2), pp. 73-96.
  • S. Gross and Y. Matsuo, (2018). Towards more pragmatic global climate goals and policies. IEEJ Energy Journal, 13(1), pp. 44-72.
  • Y. Matsuo, S. Endo, Y. Nagatomi, Y. Shibata, R. Komiyama and Y. Fujii, (2018). The feasibility of “complete decarbonization” of Japan’s power sector in 2050 – A preliminary study –. IEEJ Energy Journal, 13(2), pp. 103-114.
  • K. Shimogori, Y. Matsuo, T. Ohira and T. Murakami, (2018). Analysis on variation of nuclear energy projections in long-term outlooks. IEEJ Energy Journal, 13(2), pp. 78-86.
  • Y. Matsuo and H. Nei, (2018). Assessing the historical trend of nuclear power plant construction costs in Japan. IEEJ Energy Journal, 13(2), pp. 87-96.
  • Z. Lu, S. Suehiro, Y. Matsuo, Y. Yamashita and K. Ito, (2017). Asia/World energy outlook – Focusing on ASEAN economies towards market integrateion –. IEEJ Energy Journal, 12(2), pp. 17-25.
  • Y. Matsuo, (2016). Study on the methodology of assessing accident risk costs for nuclear power plants. IEEJ Energy Journal, 11(3), pp. 1-33.
  • Y. Matsuo, (2015). Overview of assessment by the Power Generation Cost Verification Working Group. IEEJ Energy Journal, 10(4), pp. 31-49.
  • Y. Matsuo, K. Shimogori and A. Suzuki, (2015). Major issues regarding nuclear power generation costs assessment in Japan. IEEJ Energy Journal, 10(2), pp. 47-90.
  • Y. Matsuo, K. Fukasawa, Y. Nagatomi, W. Fujisaki, I. Kutani, N. Seki and Y. Kubota, (2015). Quantitative analysis of effects of international power grid interconnection in ASEAN region. IEEJ Energy Journal, 10(2), pp. 91-127.
  • Y. Matsuo et al., (2015). Asia/World energy outlook 2014 – Analysis of low-growth scenarios for China and India and the climate change issue –. IEEJ Energy Journal, 10(1), pp. 10-49.
  • Y. Matsuo, (2014). Historical trends and long-term outlook for energy supply and demand in the United Arab Emirates and the effects of energy conservation technologies. IEEJ Energy Journal, 9(4), pp. 82-120.
  • Y. Kawakami, Y. Matsuo, Z. Lu and A. Sagawa, (2014). Long-term trends and outlook for global coal supply and demand. IEEJ Energy Journal, 9(4), pp. 35-59.
  • Y. Matsuo, Y. Yamaguchi and T. Murakami, (2013). Historical trends in Japan’s long-term power generation costs by source: an assessment using corporate financial statements. IEEJ Energy Journal, 8(4), pp. 1-25.
  • Y. Matsuo, Y. Kawakami, R. Eto, Y. Shibata, S. Suehiro and A. Yanagisawa, (2013). Position of hydrogen energy and prospect of its introduction toward a low-carbon society in 2050 in Japan. IEEJ Energy Journal, 8(3), pp. 21-34.
  • Y. Kawakami, Y. Matsuo, M. Kako, T. Hachiuma and A. Yanagisawa, (2013). The economic impact of the introduction of hydrogen into Japan’s energy system towards 2050. IEEJ Energy Journal, 8(4), pp. 51-82.
  • Y. Matsuo, Y. Yamaguchi and T. Murakami, (2013). Historical trends in Japan’s power generation costs and the influence on finance in the electric industry. IEEJ Energy Journal, 8(1), pp. 38-50.
  • Y. Matsuo, Y. Nagatomi, Y. Shibata, A. Yanagisawa, Y. Yamashita and K. Ito, (2013). Asia’s future energy mix and long-term energy supply and demand outlook. IEEJ Energy Journal, 8(2), pp. 1-9.
  • G.Prins, …, Y. Matsuo et al., (2013). “The Vital Spark : innovating clean and affordable energy for all”
  • Y. Matsuo, K. Suzuki, Y. Nagatomi, S. Suehiro and R. Komiyama, (2012). Estimating global CO2 emission constraints and energy supply/demand structure in 2050 with MARKAL model. IEEJ Energy Journal, 7(4), pp. 16-34.
  • Y. Matsuo, (2012). Summary and evaluation of costs calculation for nuclear power generation by the “Costs Estimation and Review Committee”. IEEJ Energy Journal, 7(2), pp. 1-14.
  • Y. Matsuo et al., (2012). Asia/World energy outlook 2011 – Growing uncertainty over international energy trends and the future of Asia –. IEEJ Energy Journal, 7(1), pp. 17-55.
  • Y. Matsuo, Y. Nagatomi and T. Murakami, (2011). Thermal and nuclear power generation cost estimates using corporate financial statements. IEEJ Energy Journal, 6(4), pp. 20-43.
  • Y. Matsuo et al, (2011). Asia/World energy outlook 2010. IEEJ Energy Journal, 6(1), pp. 12-41.
  • Y. Matsuo, (2011). U.S. nuclear energy policy and Japan’s nuclear industry expansion trends. IEEJ Energy Journal, 6(2), pp. 27-42.
  • Y. Nagatomi, Y. Matsuo and T. Murakami, (2010). U.S., European and South Korean efforts to raise nuclear power plant utility factors – What Japan should learn from these efforts? –. IEEJ Energy Journal, 5(3), pp. 47-74.
  • S. Suehiro, R. Komiyama, Y. Matsuo, Y. Nagatomi, Y. Morita and Z. shen, (2010). Cost-effectiveness analysis of CO2 reduction in the automobile sector. IEEJ Energy Journal, 5(1), pp. 22-52.
  • T. Murakami, Y. Matsuo and Y. Nagatomi, (2009). Recent overview and prospects of nuclear power policy and industrial strategies in the UK, Italy and Sweden. IEEJ Energy Journal, 4(3), pp. 5-23.
  • H. Hirai, Y. Matsuo, H. Uno and Y. Nagatomi, (2009). Current status and future prospects of electric power as automotive fuel. IEEJ Energy Journal, 4(4), pp. 25-79.
  • Y. Matsuo, S. Kouno and T. Murakami, (2009). An outlook for introduction of nuclear power generation in Southeast Asian countries. IEEJ Energy Journal, 4(1), pp. 1-30.
  • H. Hirai, Y. Matsuo, H. Uno and Y. Nagatomi, (2008). Supply and demand analysis on petroleum products and crude oils for Asia and the World. IEEJ Energy Journal, 3(3), pp. 29-60.

Activity on Committee :

  • International Association for Energy Economics
  • Japan Society of Energy and Resources
  • Atomic Energy Society of Japan
  • Operations Research Society of Japan

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