Sweden Pivots Towards a Nuclear-Powered Future

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Published on: July 17, 2023

Using nuclear energy to reduce fossil fuels.

In June, Sweden’s parliament adopted a new energy target to push forward with plans to build new nuclear plants. The country is now aiming to become 100% fossil fuel-free by 2045, instead of the previous target to transition to 100% renewable energy.

This change means that power created by nuclear energy can count towards Sweden’s energy targets. As Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson said in parliament, “This creates the conditions for nuclear power development. We need more electricity production, we need clean electricity and we need a stable energy system.”

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