Japan’s new industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura has pledged to secure a stable energy supply for Japan, including an increased use of nuclear power.
Press reports in Japan said the country has enough electricity this summer, but energy reserves may dwindle during the winter.
Most of Japan’s nuclear power stations are shut down as a result of stricter safety regulations implemented after the Fukushima-Daiichi accident in 2011.
“In order to secure stable energy supply, we will explore all necessary options including taking advantage of nuclear power after safety was assured,” Nishimura told a press conference after he took up the post of minister of economy, trade and industry in a Cabinet reshuffle.
Press reports in Japan said the country has enough electricity this summer, but energy reserves may dwindle during the winter.
Most of Japan’s nuclear power stations are shut down as a result of stricter safety regulations implemented after the Fukushima-Daiichi accident in 2011.
“In order to secure stable energy supply, we will explore all necessary options including taking advantage of nuclear power after safety was assured,” Nishimura told a press conference after he took up the post of minister of economy, trade and industry in a Cabinet reshuffle.
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