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Nuclear Power in Japan

(Updated December 2021)

• Japan needs to import about 90% of its energy requirements.
• Its first commercial nuclear power reactor began operating in mid-1966, and nuclear energy has been a national strategic priority since 1973. This came under review following the 2011 Fukushima accident but has been confirmed.
• Up until 2011, Japan was generating some 30% of electricity from its reactors and this was expected to increase to at least 40% by 2017. The plan is now for at least 20% by 2030, from a depleted fleet.
• The first two reactors restarted in August and October 2015, with a further eight having restarted since. 16 reactors are currently in the process of restart approval

not to forget Japan currently is 2nd behind the the US with its fleet of reactors they have started 10 reactors and have another 16 lined up for start and import 90% demand is coming !!