The UK and Japan are deepening efforts in fusion energy commercialization, with First Light Fusion's advanced inertial fusion technology at the forefront. After halting nuclear operations post-Fukushima, Japan is now partnering with the UK, leveraging its...
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More More More! Japan’s Return to Nuclear Power Consumption
Japan faced a triple disaster in 2011 with an earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear meltdown, leading to a reduction of nuclear energy due to public fears. Rising fossil fuel prices and climate commitments are pushing Japan to reconsider nuclear power, with...
Over 1.3 million Tonnes of treated water, cleansed of Nuclear Waste, set to be released into the ocean
IAEA confirms tritium levels in Fukushima treated water far below Japan's operational limit. Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) begins discharging treated water into the ocean. Over 1.3 million tonnes of treated water, cleansed of all radioactive material except...
Rising from the Ashes: Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Plant Set to Resume Operations
Regulatory Lift: The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) in Japan has lifted the operational ban on Tokyo Electric Power's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, marking a significant step towards its potential restart. Safety Improvements: Tepco, the operator, has...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Lead Japan’s Cutting-Edge Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Development
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has been selected by the Japanese government to lead the conceptual design and research and development of a demonstration sodium-cooled fast reactor. MHI will collaborate with Mitsubishi FBR Systems Inc. (MFBR), an MHI Group...