This has actually been a major issue in light of the recent damage from the earthquake/tsunami. Poser generation on the 50hz half of the country has been greatl

This has actually been a major issue in light of the recent damage from the earthquake/tsunami. Poser generation on the 50hz half of the country has been greatly diminished and the frequency matching stations have insufficient capacity to meet demand. http://www.npr.org/2011/03/24/134828205/a-country-divided-japans-electric-bottleneck http://www.npr.org/2011/03/24/134828205/a-country-divided-ja...