The Legislator Is Paving The Way For More Nuclear Power

A bill that has recently been tabled by the Government means that the legislator is shortly expected to start paving the way for new nuclear power in Sweden and to facilitate investments in modern nuclear reactors and increased electricity generation. At the same time, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is emphasising the need to modernise the legislation in order to produce clarity and predictability for the nuclear power industry. Further amendments in laws and rules will be necessary steps in the work to ensure a future with increased nuclear generation and diversified use of nuclear energy.

NEW NUCLEAR POWER BILL

On 3 October this year, the government submitted the mandate period's first bill to Parliament concerning expansion of nuclear power in Sweden: New nuclear power in Sweden – a first step (in Swedish). The bill is the first in a long time with the aim of enabling and facilitating new investments in nuclear power in Sweden. In the bill, the