Japan has earmarked 10 nuclear power plants for restart and is working towards restarting seven more next year, minister of economy, trade and industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said.

Reports in Japan quoted Nishimura as saying nuclear power will be key for Japan’s energy security as the country targets carbon neutrality.

Japan has seen 10 commercial nuclear reactors return to service since Fukushima-Daiichi. Another 17 reactors have applied to restart.