Energy

Sweden plans to build new small modular reactors (SMRs) by 2035, but experts and opposition parties doubt the feasibility of this timeline. While the government sees it as a significant step forward, experts highlight the challenges, including the current non-commercial status of SMR technology and legislative hurdles.

Vattenfall announces plans to invest in small nuclear reactors at Ringhals, aiming for a new Swedish nuclear power presence by the mid-2030s. While the government supports the initiative, opposition parties criticize the timeline and feasibility, highlighting the technology's developmental stage. The government has opened a support scheme for nuclear builders, sparking debate over potential costs to taxpayers.