(Reuters) - Hokuriku Electric Power Co submitted the results of first-stage stress tests on the No.2 reactor at its Shika nuclear plant on Wednesday, part of an initial step in rebuilding public trust in atomic energy.
No reactors taken offline for routine maintenance have been restarted since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami triggered reactor meltdowns and a radiation crisis at Tokyo Electric Power Co's Fukushima Daiichi plant, 240 km (150 miles) northeast of Tokyo, fanning public safety fears.
Already a subscriber? Log in
The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
