NEWS: Japan may once again be facing tight electricity supply May 19, 2021 at 03:20AM

NEWS: Japan may once again be facing tight electricity supply May 19, 2021 at 03:20AM

Japanese electricity supply tightened back in January, resulting in shortages.
Precautionary measures are being urged by the trade and industry ministry (METI). Shortages are feared in coming summer months as well as next winter.

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Japanese electricity supply tightened back in January, resulting in shortages.
Precautionary measures are being urged by the trade and industry ministry (METI). Shortages are feared in coming summer months as well as next winter.