04.01.2011 – 11:20

BKW Energie AG

Mühleberg nuclear power plant
Highest electricity output since startup

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In 2010 the Mühleberg nuclear power plant (KKM) of BKW FMB Energy 
Ltd (BKW) recorded gross production of 3,109 million Kilowatt hours 
(kWh), slightly exceeding the prior-year figure of 3,092 million kWh 
to record its best result since going into operation.  Since the 
early 1970s the KKM has generated more than 102 billion kWh of 
electricity, resulting in total savings of more than 42 million 
tonnes of CO2  and 1.3 million tonnes in 2010 alone compared to the 
output of a modern gas-fired combined-cycle power plant. The record 
annual output is attributable to the plant's good condition and the 
safety of its operations. Thanks to ongoing upgrading of plant 
components, the KKM is well-equipped for long-term operation.

In 2010 the Mühleberg nuclear power plant fed electricity into the
grid for 8,172 hours (2009: 8,020 hours) or 93.3 percent of the year 
(91.6 percent) with maximum reliability. With the exception of the 
scheduled revision carried out in August/September and reduced 
capacities in September and November due to the startup of new pump 
drive systems, operation was uninterrupted. The average availability 
of the plant since the end of 1972 amounts to 89.9 %, which is 
exceptionally high by international standards.

BKW aims to continue ensuring the safe operation of the KKM 
through continual plant upgrades and regular, thorough system checks.
The plant will continue to make an important contribution to energy 
security in north-western Switzerland.

Contact:

Antonio Sommavilla
info@bkw-fmb.ch
031 330 51 07