Power cut fears after Japan quake - BBC

[Eugene]

Source: BBC News

Last Updated: Thursday, 19 July 2007, 12:11 GMT 13:11 UK

Power cut fears after Japan quake

There are fears of power shortages in Tokyo, as the scale
of the earthquake damage to the country's biggest nuclear
power station becomes clear.

The government reportedly wants the Kashiwazaki plant to
stay closed for more than a year for safety checks.

Kashiwazaki contributes about 12% of the Tokyo Electric
Power Company's supplies to the capital.

Tepco has been criticised for revealing that Monday's
quake caused more than 50 malfunctions at its Niigata plant.

Tepco is considering restarting six mothballed thermal power
plants to meet demand over the summer.

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[razzleberry]

1. if the 416 hectare site would be coverted with solar cells, ...

the problem would be solved

[phantom power]

2. My calculations are showing that wouldn't even come close to replacing the reactor.

[razzleberry]

3. a small amount of conservation would also be needed

c'mon, Japan can't save 8.4 GW ?