Nuclear plant closed on safety fears

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 06:30

One of the country’s largest nuclear power stations is off-line after a safety inspection discovered potential problems.

The Gösgen power plant in canton Solothurn supplies 13% of all the electricity used in Switzerland.

New calculations used in the feed water system shows there’s a danger pipes could rupture under certain circumstances.

It’s not known how long the plant will stay dormant – it’s currently in ‘safe mode’.

It opened in 1979. The shut down will cost the operator in unsupplied power.

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