Overview

• The Beznau I and II reactors, located near the German border, will be retired after 63 and 62 years of operation, according to operator Axpo.
• Switzerland's 2017 referendum banned the construction of new nuclear plants but allowed existing ones to operate as long as deemed safe by authorities.
• Axpo plans to invest 350 million Swiss francs to ensure the safe operation of Beznau I and II until their scheduled shutdowns.
• Nuclear energy currently accounts for 29% of Switzerland's electricity production, with the Beznau reactors generating six terawatt-hours annually.
• Activists, including the IPPNW, have called for earlier closures, citing safety concerns and potential risks to neighboring Germany in the event of an accident.