Japanese Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 6 generator leaked electricity.

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13/03/2026
According to Tokyo Electric Power Company, Unit 6 of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, which is undergoing trial operation, triggered an alarm on the afternoon of the 12th local time, indicating a small amount of leakage in the generator. Tokyo Electric Power Company decided on the 13th to stop the power generation and transmission of this unit in order to conduct an inspection of the situation. According to Tokyo Electric Power Company, no abnormalities have been found in the reactor, which is still operating normally without any safety concerns. In addition, Tokyo Electric Power Company stated that they will assess whether the situation will affect the planned commercial operation of the unit starting on the 18th of this month.
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