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A Loss and Restoration of Electric Power at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
April 24, 2024
At around 10:43 am, today, on April 24, a loss of electric power occurred at a part of the electric power distribution system at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS). (Electric power is already restored)
METI has instructed TEPCO to take all possible measures to ensure safety of decommissioning work, including the safety of workers, as well as to carefully disseminate information.
The safety function of the FDNPS is ensured as the cooling function of the reactor building is being maintained by the uninterrupted power supply. The electric power was restored around 16:03. There are no significant changes in monitoring posts etc.
In the event of a power loss, the ALPS treated water discharge facility was stopped as it is designed. The discharge has been stopped without any safety problems as the emergency shutdown valve was automatically closed upon sensing the out of operation of the relevant equipment due to the electricity loss. The discharge was resumed at 17:16.
METI has instructed TEPCO to take all possible measures to ensure safety of decommissioning work, including the safety of workers, as well as to carefully disseminate information.