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TEPCO Restarts Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Unit After Delays

4/17/2026

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) began commercial operation of the No. 6 unit at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant on April 16, 2026.
The restart was delayed by nearly two months due to safety checks and technical issues.
The plant has a maximum output of 8.21 million kilowatts.
Most of Japan's nuclear reactors remain offline as the government plans to restart those that pass safety inspections to boost energy security.

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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) began commercial operation of the No. 6 unit at the Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear power plant on April 16, 2026.
The restart was delayed by nearly two months due to safety checks and technical issues.
The plant has a maximum output of 8.21 million kilowatts.
Most of Japan's nuclear reactors remain offline as the government plans to restart those that pass safety inspections to boost energy security.