Sufficient capacity at the Zwilag nuclear waste repository

The interim radioactive waste repository (Zwilag) in Würenlingen (AG) has been in operation for 25 years. Its storage capacity should be sufficient even if the operating life of Swiss nuclear power plants were to be extended.

The nuclear interim storage facility in Würenlingen AG has been in operation for 25 years. It belongs to the Swiss nuclear power plant operators. The storage capacity would also be sufficient for longer nuclear power plant lifetimes. The site region will receive compensation in millions of euros by 2074.