World’s largest nuclear plant set to restart in Japan nearly 15 years post-Fukushima

undefined 23, 2025

Source: interestingengineering

Japan has approved restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world’s largest, nearly 15 years after Fukushima. The decision supports energy security and lower fuel imports as demand rises, with plans to expand nuclear power’s share of electricity. Strong local opposition persists, reflecting ongoing safety concerns and public mistrust of operator TEPCO.

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