The 2026 heat wave had a significant impact on the production of nuclear power plants in Switzerland. The Beznau power plant had to be shut down for more than two months due to climate conditions: a new record. The operators responded by asking for a relaxation of the rules for the protection of the environment.
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The 2026 heat wave had a significant impact on the production of nuclear power plants in Switzerland. The Beznau power plant had to be shut down for more than two months due to climate conditions: a new record. The operators responded by asking for a relaxation of the rules for the protection of the environment.