Moon Administration Turns to Long Criticized Nuclear Power to Meet Increased Energy Demands
It is a bit ironic that the Moon administration is relying on nuclear energy to meet the need for increased power supply from the summer heat when they have long claimed they want to do away with nuclear power:
![Air conditioners installed on an apartment in Gwanak District, Seoul, on Tuesday. As temperatures continue to rise, air conditioner user has led to a spike in energy consumption. [YONHAP]](https://i0.wp.com/koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2021/07/20/502803e3-349e-42f2-a198-4ce5c47279e5.jpg?w=640&ssl=1)
The government is trying to stabilize the nation’s power supply by getting nuclear reactors back into operation.
Joong Ang Ilbo
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said Tuesday that the Shin Kori unit 4 reactor, which was closed for maintenance, will be back in operation July 21, a week earlier than planned.
Shin Wolsong unit 1 reactor, which had its start date moved up a month to July 18, will reach its full capacity of 1,000 megawatts by July 21.
The Wolsong unit 3 reactor, which was shut for maintenance, will go back into operation on schedule on July 23.
The three reactors will be contributing 2,150 additional megawatt of energy this week.
You can read more at the link, but like I have always said windmills and solar panels are not going to power a modern, industrial economy.
>It is a bit ironic that the Moon administration is relying on nuclear energy to meet the need for increased power supply from the summer heat when they have long claimed they want to do away with nuclear power:
Is that sarcasm or contempt? I can’t figure out which one.
Why would you shut down multiple reactors in the middle of summer (peak season for electric)? Logic would dictate you shut down during your low season unless it’s something you cannot avoid…
Well done Commie moon.
Commie moon is an idiot know nothing. Turns off Korean nuke plants and turns around and tries to sell Korean nuke plants to Czech Republic. Talk about a NIMBY liberal farker….
One could hypothesize the restriction on nighttime business across Korea is not for covid but to protect the frail power grid.