'Hamaoka plant halt cause Japan power shortage'

'Hamaoka plant halt cause Japan power shortage'
Tokyo (AFP) May 10, 2011 - The suspension of Japan's Hamaoka nuclear plant, located near a tectonic faultline southwest of Tokyo, may cause electricity supply problems this summer, Japan's economy minister said Tuesday. "There is a chance it would give rise to a slight electricity shortage during the summer peak," economy minister Kaoru Yosano said at a regular news conference. Chubu Electric on Monday said it w ... more

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