Old coal-fired power plant In preparation for a disaster, part of the system was changed from "abolition" to "rest" at 17:09 on July 31st
The Working Group of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, which discusses the reduction of coal-fired power generation, should confirm the policy of leaving some of the old power plants in operation so that they can be restarted in the event of a disaster, and proceed with specific studies. became.
The government has a policy of gradually reducing old coal-fired power generation, which emits a large amount of carbon dioxide, and a working group was held on the 31st to discuss online with experts.
In this, a person in charge of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry explained that measures to maintain a stable power supply in the event of a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake should also be considered. In response, the Working Group confirmed that some of the old coal-fired power plants will not be abolished, but will be left in the form of "discontinuation" so that they can be restarted as supply in the event of a disaster.
However, the cost of maintaining the old power plant due to the suspension will be a new burden for the electric power company, and we will proceed with specific studies in the future. Regarding the reduction of coal-fired power, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is proceeding with examinations for each theme, such as measures to secure stable supply and review of usage rules for power transmission lines, and wants to conclude within the year.