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- 500 000
- Electricity heated households per year
- 89,8 %
- Availability of facilities
- 7 %
- Of Sweden's electricity production
- 10.8 TWh
- Electricity produced in 2024
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Find out more in our knowledge bankHow does nuclear power in Sweden compare to other countries?
There are six nuclear power reactors in operation in Sweden. There are over 400 nuclear power plants in the world, most of which are located in the USA, France and China.
What is fourth generation nuclear power?
Fourth-generation nuclear power, or Generation IV, is under development. Generation IV essentially involves using existing nuclear waste as fuel and making reactors smaller and easier to connect to electricity grids.
How much of Sweden's energy comes from nuclear power?
In 2022, nuclear power accounted for 29% of our total electricity generation. Here is the list, in descending order:
- hydropower 41%
- nuclear power 29%
- wind power 20%
- conventional thermal power 9% and solar power 1%
Is nuclear power a sustainable energy source?
Nuclear power meets the Brundtland Report's requirements for sustainable development and is also a plannable energy source, which is needed. Globally, nuclear power saves the climate from two billion tons of carbon dioxide per year. This is 40 times Sweden's total annual carbon dioxide emissions.
Who controls nuclear power in Sweden?
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is responsible for regulations and supervision. Check out www.stralsakerhetsmyndigheten.se for more info.