Mülheim-Kärlich Nuclear Power Plant, Decommissioned nuclear power plant in Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany
Mülheim-Kärlich Nuclear Power Plant is a decommissioned facility located near the Rhine River in western Germany. The site contains the former reactor building and auxiliary structures that are being gradually dismantled today.
The plant began operating in 1986 but was shut down in 1988 due to seismic concerns in the region. This brief operational period made it one of Germany's shortest-lived nuclear facilities.
The facility represents Germany's transition from nuclear energy, as the nation committed to closing all nuclear power plants following the 2011 Fukushima incident.
The site is not open to the public, as active demolition and remediation work is ongoing. Visitors can observe progress from outside or learn about the decommissioning project through information sources.
The 162-meter cooling tower was demolished using robotic technology and specialized mechanical tools including hydraulic hammers and cutting shears. This approach allowed precise control during removal near the riverbank.
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