Sweden’s parliament has approved funding legislation for new nuclear reactors aimed at boosting energy security and achieving net-zero emissions by 2045. The plan includes four large-scale or equivalent small modular reactors, with half expected online by 2035. While the government sees nuclear as essential for stable, fossil-free power, critics argue it is too costly and slow compared to wind and solar. The bill, according to Reuters, passed despite opposition and faces an uncertain future ahead of next year’s election. They write:
Sweden’s parliament passed legislation on Wednesday to finance a new generation of nuclear reactors the government says are key to energy security and achieving net zero emissions by 2045.
The government plans four large-scale reactors – with installed capacity of around 5,000 MW – or the equivalent in small, modular reactors (SMRs). Half of those should be on-stream by 2035. […]
Sweden’s opposition parties all voted against the bill and the country holds a general election next year.
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