Five nuclear power plants are located at three sites in Baden-Württemberg: Neckarwestheim (GKN I, GKN II), Philippsburg (KKP 1, KKP 2) and Obrigheim (KWO). They are are permanently shut down and under decommissioning.

The regulatory authority’s mission is to ensure that all activities by the licensees are in compliance with the law, the license conditions and other regulations.

The operator of a nuclear facility has an obligation to treat, recycle, or store the radioactive waste and the dismantled components.

The Ministry for the Environment, Climate and Energy Sector is responsible for protecting people and the environment against damage caused by ionising radiation.