Prolonged blackout expert "Damage is widespread, TEPCO miscalculation" September 11 22:07
Takeshi Kaneda of Universal Energy Research Institute, who is familiar with energy issues, said that the power outage caused by Typhoon No. 15 was protracted mainly in Chiba Prefecture. The characteristic of the power outage is that the damage caused by falling down is spreading over a very wide area, and it takes a lot of manpower and time to find out what kind of trouble is and where to fix it. The poor work environment, such as traffic jams or calls not being made, may be a factor that is prolonging recovery. "
Also, TEPCO's restoration work was significantly delayed compared to the outlook shown on the 10th. “There was an expectation that it would be possible to restore it in such a time based on the experience of typhoon damage so far. It may be, but I wonder how much I was able to figure out that the damage was widespread.
“In the future, typhoons may become even larger, and the current standards may have to be based on the assumption that steel towers and utility poles will collapse. It should be considered comprehensively not only with electric power companies but also with local governments. "