New Nuclear Power Plant in Switzerland

planned

A new nuclear power plant would generate 1.6 billion francs annually for the Swiss economy and create more than 2,900 jobs. The study assumes an operating life of 60 years and is based on a scenario involving a new EPR-type nuclear power plant that would begin operations in 2050. The construction phase would generate 7.4 billion francs in domestic value added, corresponding to approximately 51 percent of the total construction costs. The project would also result in greater security of supply valued at 520 million francs annually. Direct taxes for the federal government, cantons, and municipalities would amount to approximately 95 million francs per year.