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Kansai Electric Plans New Reactor, Embracing Nuclear Revival

7/23/2025

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Kansai Electric Power is set to restart feasibility surveys for a new reactor at its Mihama plant in Fukui Prefecture, signaling Japan's cautious return to nuclear energy after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. With the government targeting nuclear power to provide 20% of electricity by 2040, this move underscores a commitment to energy security and a greener future.

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Kansai Electric Power is set to restart feasibility surveys for a new reactor at its Mihama plant in Fukui Prefecture, signaling Japan's cautious return to nuclear energy after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. With the government targeting nuclear power to provide 20% of electricity by 2040, this move underscores a commitment to energy security and a greener future.