Electricity supply and demand in winter Prospect of securing necessary electricity No request for power saving Government 6 November, 14:10
The government has decided not to ask households and businesses to save electricity, as the outlook for power supply and demand for this winter has come together and the power required for stable supply can be secured.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry examined the power supply and demand outlook for this winter and presented it at a committee meeting held on the 6th.
According to this, even if there is a severe cold of about once every 10 years in the winter from next month to February next year, we will secure the minimum 3% supply capacity necessary for all regions in the country. It is a prospect that can be done.
In addition, even if some power plants shut down, the required supply capacity can be secured even if the power supply capacity is lower than expected.
Furthermore, in Hokkaido, where a large blackout “Blackout” occurred in September last year, even if the largest supply of Pingdong Atsuma Thermal Power Plant was shut down, the power from other regions could be reduced. The company expects to be able to secure a 3% supply capacity by taking advantage of
For this reason, the government says that this winter will not ask households or businesses to save electricity, and will call for energy-saving cooperation within a reasonable range. Regarding power saving requests, last year's request was made in Hokkaido where blackouts occurred without setting numerical targets.