Japan’s Biggest Nuclear Plant Restarts Second Time After Hiccup

Feb. 9, 2026, 5:36 AM UTC

Japanese utility Tokyo Electric Power Co. restarted a reactor at the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, after an issue last month delayed the process.

The No. 6 reactor at its Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant began to resume at 2 p.m. local time, according to the company’s spokesperson. The unit’s power output will be gradually increased, with a goal of entering commercial operations on March 18. The utility was initially aiming for Feb. 26 before the hiccup.

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