The energy crisis does not spare anyone: The world’s 3rd largest power calls on people to save electricity as much as possible

Tram Ho

The Japanese government has just issued a warning about the risk of electricity overload for the first time, in the context that people’s demand is nearing the supply capacity threshold of production facilities of Tokyo Electric Power Corporation. .

The reason is that some thermal power plants have not been able to operate again after a magnitude 7 earthquake occurred on March 16 in the area of ​​​​Fukushima prefecture. In addition, the increased cold air also increases the demand for heating electricity, while the output of solar power plants is significantly reduced due to bad weather.

Reuters estimated that up to 3 million households faced the risk of power outages on the evening of March 22 after Tepco warned of tight supply. Faced with that situation, the Japanese Government called on businesses and households under Tepco’s management to save maximum electricity from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) also emphasized that such savings can help the whole country avoid the risk of power outages until late at night.

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The Japanese rescue agency assisted people in the night of the March 16 earthquake.

“We can hardly meet the electricity demand between 08:00 and 15:00 and the situation is very urgent. That’s why we have to ask for the help of the Ministry of Trade to urge people to save more electricity,” said a representative of Tepco.

Previously, according to local announcements, the earthquake on March 16 caused widespread power outages for about 2 million households, and temporarily disrupted mobile phone networks in some areas. area. Six thermal power plants have been severely affected and forced to shut down in areas operated by Tepco and Tohoku Electric Power. More seriously, some of those factories may have to stop working for several weeks, even months.

“If the situation continues, we will be closer to a power cut, similar to what happens after an earthquake,” said Commerce Minister Koichi Hagiuda.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno accordingly urged people living in the eastern provinces to contribute a small part by lowering the thermostat to about 20 degrees Celsius and turning off the lights when not needed.

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The 634-meter-tall Tokyo Skytree management board also turned off the lights for the first time during the day, and even at night only lit up the lower half of the tower.

 

Many businesses responded to this call. In which, National Television NHK decided to reduce studio lights. Electronics retailer Bic Camera also turned off about half of the televisions at dozens of branches to save electricity. The 634-meter-tall Tokyo Skytree management board also turned off the lights for the first time during the day, and even at night only lit up the lower half of the tower.

In addition, retail giant Seven & I Holdings said it has adjusted the temperature to 20 degrees Celsius for all 8,500 7-Eleven stores, while Ito-Yokado supermarkets also reduce light by 10%. .

Japanese households also responded to the government’s call.

“I use heaters a lot, so I will try to do something to save energy,” said university student Shuntaro Ishinabe, 22.

In fact, Japan has faced a tough energy market since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami crippled Tepco’s Fukushima Daiichi plant. The rapid increase in energy prices in the context of tight supply also affected the country with the world’s third largest economy.

“The sudden power outage causes a lot of problems. People have probably really seen the importance of energy security recently,” said Keidanren President Masakazu Tokura.

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