TOKYO -- Japanese energy company JERA will begin shutting some coal-fired power plants in the spring and fall, when demand is low, as the country rethinks the role of the carbon-intensive fossil fuel as a baseload power source.
The seasonal shutdowns, set to start as early as fiscal 2026, aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. JERA initially will shut plants that have particularly high emissions, with the Hekinan power station near Nagoya among the candidates.
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