What is Blykalla's proposed nuclear project in Sweden, and what is its intended capacity and timeline?

Blykalla has applied to build six small modular reactors (SMRs) near Gavle, Sweden, using 55-megawatt lead-cooled reactors based on an updated version of 1950s Russian submarine technology; if approved, the nuclear park would generate around 330 MW — enough for 150,000 homes — with electricity generation expected to begin in the early 2030s.

How does Sweden's current nuclear policy shift contrast with its historical stance, and what specific measures has the government taken to support new SMR development?

Sweden’s right-wing government has reversed its 1980 referendum decision to phase out nuclear power — which led to the closure of six of twelve reactors — by overhauling energy policy to restore nuclear as central to meeting a projected doubling of electricity demand by 2045; it has dropped site restrictions, streamlined regulation, and pledged financing of up to 5,000 MW via cheap loans and long-term guaranteed prices.

Sweden's Blykalla Applies to Build Six Small Modular Reactors in Nuclear Revival Push

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Sweden's Blykalla Applies to Build Six Small Modular Reactors in Nuclear Revival Push

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