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Vattenfall plans to build three to five small modular reactors at Ringhals, producing about 1,500 megawatts to support Sweden's transition from fossil fuels, officials said.
- On Aug 21, Sweden selected small modular reactors for its first nuclear expansion in a half-century, planning three to five units at Ringhals nuclear power plant, southwestern Sweden, delivering around 1,500 megawatts.
- A political majority now favors extending nuclear power alongside renewables to cut fossil fuel use, with six active reactors generating about 30 per cent of Sweden's electricity after the 1980 non-binding referendum phase-out.
- Vattenfall said it would select either Rolls-Royce or GE Vernova as the SMR supplier, though SMR technology remains experimental with few units built.
- Environmental and fiscal critics argue the plan lacks budget, timeline and permits, warning new nuclear demands massive state subsidies, may increase emissions and delay industry electrification.
- Vattenfall's chief executive Anna Borg said the company aims to build new reactors by around 2035 at Ringhals 1 and 2, noting project costs are still under negotiation while SMRs offer potential affordability due to simpler construction.
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Vattenfall has asked two companies to submit bids on how to build mini-reactors at Ringhals.
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) hopes for political unity around the new nuclear power plans. An outstretched hand that comes too late. – This will torment
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