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Switzerland's Beznau Nuclear Plant Returns to Full Capacity
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Swiss utility Axpo has restarted unit 2 of the Beznau nuclear plant after a scheduled refuelling outage and closures caused by high Aar river temperatures during summer 2026. The plant's operation is closely overseen by the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate, with unit 2 expected to reach full power shortly after gradual resumption.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You face tighter supply constraints as Swiss nuclear plants must pause for river temperature limits; immediate focus on flexible energy sourcing or efficiency gains will guard your growth this summer.
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