Nuclear power stations in mountains

In September 1975 the Swedish government instructed the State Power Board (KVS) to investigate the question of the installation of nuclear power equipment in mountains. The investigation was to continue in depth the studies carried out earlier by the Central Operating Management (CDL) and reported in 1974 and 1975. The investigation was to clarify the advantages and disadvantages of the installation of nuclear power stations in mountains in comparison with equipment at ground level from the points of view of reactor safety, war-time protection and sabotage. The necessity for nuclear production in a war-time situation and shutting down of the nuclear equipment after completion of its service life was to be investigated also. (H.E.G.)