Japan says it has enough power to meet scorching summer demand

The Japanese government has announced that the country will have enough electricity to meet demand during the upcoming scorching summer. Households and businesses will not be asked to conserve power.

The government said all regions are expected to have ample supply, based on the latest documents.

Households and businesses will not be asked to conserve power this summer. The assessment covers the entire country.

The statement addresses concerns over high demand during heat waves. Officials emphasized that supplies are adequate to avoid shortages.

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