Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear power plant in Mühleberg, Switzerland.
Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant is a decommissioned facility in Switzerland that housed a boiling water reactor capable of generating up to 355 megawatts of electricity. The installation featured two steam turbine generators that supplied power to electrical grids.
The plant's construction started in 1967 and reached its first criticality in 1971 before beginning commercial operation in 1972. Operations continued for nearly five decades until it was shut down in 2019.
The plant shaped local discussions about nuclear power for decades, with residents divided over its presence, which was reflected through community votes held multiple times over the years.
The site is currently undergoing decommissioning under strict safety protocols, with the process expected to be completed by 2034. Visitors should know that the grounds are not open to the public due to safety restrictions.
During its operational years, the facility produced roughly 35 to 38 cubic meters of radioactive waste annually, which was transported to a central interim storage site in Würenlingen. This waste management approach was critical to handling contaminated materials safely.
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