Japan Aims To Restart More Nuclear Reactors To Secure Supply
The Japanese government has unveiled tentative plans to restart more nuclear reactors as early as summer next year, with the aim of preparing for a power crunch and ensuring energy security.
A government council led by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio made the decision on Wednesday at a meeting on achieving carbon neutrality. The government aims to restart seven idle reactors around the country.
The council agreed that the government should take the initiative in winning the support of people living near the plants.
The council plans to explore the possibility of developing next-generation reactors that are safer and more economical.
This marks a change from the government's previous stance. Since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident in 2011, the government has not expressed any intention to build new nuclear plants.