Nuclear Can Still Have A Role To Play In Japan, Says Jaif President

16 Apr (NucNet): Nuclear can still have a key role to play in Japan’s energy policy, but the restart process for the country’s offline reactor fleet is strict and time-consuming, Japan Atomic Industrial Forum president Takuya Hattori told NucNet. Mr Hattori said Japan has no indigenous energy resources with the exception of hydropower, which supplies less than 10 percent, and renewables are “very limited”. He said: “We need power and nuclear is one of the most reliable sources.” Out of the 48 commercial reactors in Japan, none have been in operation since September 2013, Mr Hattori said. “Considering the serious impact on the Japanese economy, especially on industry and local economies, there is a desire to restart reactors as soon as possible.” The interview is online for subscribers: http://bit.ly/1b5EeoN