Just over half of all Swiss believe that nuclear power plants are important to prevent a shortage of electricity, according to a survey.
Of the 9,000 Swiss residents surveyed by the Sotomo Institute, 55% say nuclear power should be a priority to help resolve an energy crisis. The survey results, published on Monday in the daily Blick, showed that 64% of respondents are opposed to the closure of Swiss nuclear power plants by 2037, as demanded by the Green Party. In addition, 56% are “for or rather in favour” of the rapid construction of new nuclear power plants to secure the country’s electricity supply.
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Despite public support for nuclear power, it remains the third preferred choice in an energy crisis behind solar and wind power. Of those surveyed, 77% were in favour of solar installations on buildings and 74% wanted large wind turbines to help prevent an energy crunch.
Two-thirds of the Swiss surveyed also support the development of hydroelectric power in the Alps via large-scale projects.