Partner Hotlab

The nuclear facility Hotlab (HL) of PSI is operated by the Department Hot Laboratory (AHL), which is assigned to the Nuclear Energy and Safety Division (NES) as an independent organizational unit.

The PSI Hotlab is the only Swiss laboratory authorised by the Swiss safety authorities to handle large quantities of radioactive materials including commercial as well as experimental nuclear fuel.

Gruppenbild 60 Jahre Hotlabor

Anniversary Celebration: 60 Years of the hotlab

For 60 years, the Swiss Hotlab has been a symbol of cutting-edge research and technological innovation. On September 26, 2024, this remarkable anniversary was celebrated with a ceremonial event in Villigen.

Swiss CoA

New operational licence

On 21st of February 2019 the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) issued  the new operational licence for the PSI Hotlab facility