This earthquake resulted in the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Before 2011, 54 nuclear reactors provided around 30% of Japan’s electricity, but now, 24 of Japan’s 33 reactors remain switched off, which has led to increased emissions relative to energy intensity across the nation. As of 2017, 87.4% of Japan's energy consumption comes from fossil fuels, and the opportunity for wind energy has not been previously explored and utilized to its full potential. This is due in no small part to the threat posed by Typhoons upon the current generation of turbine designs.