Denmark is considering lifting its 40-year ban on nuclear power to strengthen energy security, marking a major policy shift in a country long focused on wind and solar energy, according to Reuters. Energy Minister Lars Aagaard announced a government analysis of new nuclear technologies, with findings expected next year. While traditional nuclear is ruled out, the government is exploring whether modern reactors could complement renewables. Aagaard emphasized the need to understand safety, waste disposal, and regulatory readiness before making any decisions. They write:
Denmark is considering lifting a 40-year-old ban on nuclear power to enhance its energy security, its energy minister said, marking a significant policy shift in a country that has prioritised expanding wind and solar power.
The Danish government will analyse the potential benefits of new nuclear power technologies, with a report expected to be ready next year, Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard said in a public hearing in parliament on Wednesday.[…]
“We all know that of course we can’t have an electricity system based on solar and wind alone. There has to be something else to support it,” Aagaard added. […]
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