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View all search resultsJapan to keep nuclear as key energy source
Japan unveiled its first draft energy policy since theFukushima meltdowns three years ago, saying nuclear power remains an importantsource of electricity for the country
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apan unveiled its first draft energy policy since theFukushima meltdowns three years ago, saying nuclear power remains an importantsource of electricity for the country.
The draft presented Tuesday to the Cabinet for approval expected in March, said Japan's nuclear energy dependency will be reduced as much as possible, but that reactors meeting new safety standards set after the 2011 nuclear crisis should be restarted.
Japan has 48 commercial reactors, but all are offline until and unless they pass the new safety requirements.
The draft of the Basic Energy Plan said that a mix of nuclear, renewables and fossil fuel will be the most reliable and stable source of electricity to meet Japan's energy needs. It did not specify the exact mix, citing uncertain factors such as the number of reactor restarts and the pace of renewable energy development.
