Kyushu Electric Power Company announced plans to replace steam turbines at Units 3 and 4 of the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant in Saga Prefecture, marking the first upgrade since operations began in the 1990s. The move aims to improve power generation efficiency and reliability by installing modern turbine systems.
The upgrades are scheduled for completion in fiscal years 2027 (Unit 3) and 2028 (Unit 4), pending approval from Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority. Source: Kyushu Electric Power / Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
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