Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama acknowledged that the supply and demand situation of electricity is in a very difficult situation, regarding the fact that the demand for electricity is increasing significantly in various places due to the severe cold weather.
However, we do not anticipate a request for power saving at this time.
Due to the severe cold weather, the use of heating in homes and businesses has increased, and the demand for electricity has increased significantly for eight days, and the supply and demand of electricity is becoming severe in various places.
Regarding this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "The reality is that electricity demand is increasing significantly compared to the average year, and the amount of power generated by renewable energy such as solar power is also declining nationwide. However, the supply and demand situation of electricity is very difficult. "
On top of that, he said, "We are responding while operating old thermal power generation, etc., and we are also adjusting the interchange of electric power between electric power companies, so we would like to work to prevent power outages, etc." Emphasized the idea of striving for.
Furthermore, Minister Kajiyama said whether he was considering a request for power saving, "There may be an emergency, but we do not anticipate it at this time."