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  • Nuclear Power

    Axpo maintains nearly 60 percent of installed production capacities in Swiss nuclear power plants.

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  • Energy market, 26.07.2024

    10 facts about nuclear power

    What’s true and what’s false with regard to nuclear power?

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  • Energy market, 23.11.2022

    The unaffordability of autarky

    Scenarios for climate neutrality and security of supply for Switzerland

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  • Energy market, 23.05.2019

    50 years Beznau nuclear power plant

    The benefits of a secure domestic power supply

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  • Nuclear energy, 21.08.2020

    Management change at Beznau Nuclear Power Plant

    On 1st September 2020, the Beznau Nuclear Power Plant (KKB) will undergo a management change. After ten years, Power Plant Manager Michael "Mike" Dost (59) will stand down. The decision comes following divergent views regarding the future management of the plant and cooperation with other Group companies. These divergent views are expressly not related to safety issues. Under the leadership of Michael Dost, the KKB has fulfilled all safety requirements at all times.

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  • Nuclear energy, 05.12.2024

    Axpo will operate the Beznau nuclear power plant until 2033, investing a further CHF 350 million while doing so

    After a comprehensive review, Axpo decided on 4 December 2024 to secure the operation of the Beznau nuclear power plant until 2033 by investing CHF 350 million. This means that in 2033, Beznau will be able to look back on 64 years of reliable and low-carbon electricity production.

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  • Energy market, 18.06.2019

    "The most independent, reliable energy supplier"

    The beginnings of nuclear energy in Switzerland

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  • Commitment, 30.11.2023

    Christoph Brand on the response to the new Power Switcher

    “The solution is a good mix of different technologies”

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  • Energy market, 22.10.2018

    Earthquake hazard "exaggerated"

    The supervisory authority ENSI’s statement on a hazardous nuclear power plant incident occurring only every 10,000 years

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  • Energy market, 02.04.2019

    Nuclear energy as a key bridging technology

    Where do things stand with the Energy Strategy 2050 goals?

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  • People, 06.09.2024

    “Then as now: I have great confidence in the plant”

    40 years of Leibstadt nuclear power plant

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  • Nuclear energy, 10.09.2020

    Roland Schmidiger definitely takes over the management of the Beznau nuclear power plant

    At the beginning of October 2020, Roland Schmidiger, the long-time deputy and current interim manager, will definitely take over the management of the Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB). With his management team, Roland Schmidiger has the task to ensure the reliable and safe operation of the power plant also in future and to further strengthen the acknowledged high safety culture in the team.

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  • Energy market, 24.03.2020

    How is electricity generated?

    Electricity is generated in a variety of ways. Whether hydropower or nuclear energy, wind or solar energy, each form of production has its strengths and weaknesses. Do you know them?

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  • Energy market, 25.09.2019

    "Beznau – an engineering masterpiece"

    The importance of the Beznau nuclear power plant in the Canton of Aargau

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  • Nuclear energy, 25.09.2019

    "Wir von der Insel" – the book on the occasion of the Beznau 50-year anniversary

    The Beznau nuclear power plant (KKB) took up operation five decades ago. This marked the beginning of half a century of climate-friendly power production and an important part of Swiss industrial and technological history. The initial euphoria about using the new technology was huge, but soon a wave of criticism washed over the nuclear power plant. Axpo has published a book on the occasion of the Beznau 50-year anniversary. "Wir von der Insel" tells the story of the three generations that worked and still work at Beznau with a strong commitment.

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  • Company, 28.03.2024

    Strengthening security of supply: Axpo is giving a clear Yes to the new electricity law, assessing the potential of operating Beznau for longer, and is prepared to construct a reserve power plant

    Switzerland needs more electricity to achieve its climate goals. In order for the expansion of renewable energies to become a reality, we need a clear Yes to the draft of the new electricity law on 9 June. To further strengthen security of supply, Axpo has decided to clarify the technical feasibility of operating the Beznau nuclear power plant beyond 60 years. Axpo has also responded to the federal government’s tender (which ends today) and submitted a project for a reserve power plant for emergencies.

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  • Energy market, 13.02.2024

    Bearish momentum persists despite cold spell

    European Energy Markets Monthly, February 2024

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  • Energy market, 13.06.2018

    No radiation risk

    Beznau safe in the case of earthquakes

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  • People, 17.03.2022

    "At Axpo, I face new challenges and can make an impact - learning never ceases here"

    Trainee at Axpo: Felipe Vielba Gómez

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