Leibstadt nuclear power station
Leibstadt nuclear power station
Since 1984, the Leibstadt nuclear power plant (KKL) has been responsible for producing around one sixth of the electricity consumed n Switzerland. The cooling tower is 144 meters high, and measures 120 meters in diameter at the base. The KKL is cooled by water circulating in the cooling tower cycle, rather than by once-through cooling using river water.
Thermal Power Plants
Nuclear Power Plants
Switzerland
Leibstadt, Switzerland
1,190 MW
Alpiq: 32 %
1984
9,481 GWh (2011)
Yes
in service