OperationalSwitzerland

Beznau-2

The Beznau nuclear power plant (German: Kernkraftwerk Beznau [KKB]) is a nuclear power plant of the Swiss energy utility Axpo, located in the municipality Döttingen, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland, on an artificial island in the Aare river. The plant has been operating since September 1969.

Beznau-2

Technical Specifications

Capacity
380 MW
Reactor Type
PWR
Model
WH 2LP
IAEA ID
57

Timeline

Construction Started
January 1, 1968
Operational From
March 4, 1972
Current Status
Operational

Location

Country
Switzerland
Region
Döttingen
Coordinates
47.5520°, 8.2290°

Operator & Owner

Operator
Axpo Holding
Owner
Axpo Holding

Data source: WNA/IAEA • Last verified against IAEA PRIS database