Reactor: PWR
Location: Döttingen (Canton of Aargau, Switzerland) on an artificial island in the Aar river
In the News: Beznau
1964 The Swiss Federal Office of Energy recognized the artificial island in Beznau as potential location for a reactor
1965 The corresponding construction permit was issued
1967 Location and a first construction permit were approved for Beznau 2
1969 Beznau 1 was commissioned for commercial use
1970 Beznau 1 obtained an unlimited operating license
1971 Bezanu 2 was commissioned for commercial use
1972 Beznau 2 was finally entered the commercial operation phase
1990 Steam generators and the control technology of the reactor protecting system have been replaced. The control rooms were consequently adapted and new turbine controls installed. Furthermore each reactor block has been equipped with an emergency building
2004 Beznau 2 received temporary licenses until the Swiss Federal Council removed the limitation
