Japan’s government on Friday asked residents and businesses around Tokyo to reduce their electricity consumption in July and August to maintain a sufficient power supply during peak demand.
Considering that the reserve ratio is projected to be below 5% and close to the minimum 3% that ensures stable supply, the government has decided to call for power savings “within a reasonable range” during the summer.
The industry ministry anticipated in May that the country’s power market will be less tight this summer than it was last year.
Under a reserve capacity ratio of 3%, there is a risk of power shortages and outages.
Much of eastern Japan was scorched for a week in June last year by the highest seasonal temperatures since record-keeping began, prompting the government to urge citizens to cut down on electricity use as much as possible.
