Hey fam, TEPCO just brought Reactor No.6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant back online today 🔄⚡️
This is the first TEPCO-operated reactor to restart since the 2011 Fukushima meltdown. Reactor No.6 started its nuclear reaction at around 7pm JST after getting the green light from Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority earlier in the day.
Here’s the quick rundown:
- Alarm glitch delay: Plans to restart on Jan 20 hit a snag when an alarm went off during testing — all part of safety checks!
- Local vibes: A recent survey showed Niigata residents are split, and Governor Hideyo Hanazumi and the prefectural assembly gave approvals late last year 🤔
- Massive capacity: At full tilt, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa can pump out 8.2 GW — that’s electricity for over 6 million homes 📊🔋
While some see this as a boost for Japan's clean-energy push, others worry about safety and seismic risks. Similar debates are happening across Asia as we balance energy demands and climate goals 🌍💡
What’s your take? Is nuclear the future for sustainable power, or is it too risky? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
Reference(s):
Japan's TEPCO restarts nuclear reactor despite local opposition
cgtn.com
