Sweden Nuclear Update

The World Nuclear Association is reporting the results of a poll on nuclear energy in Sweden:

85% support nuclear power in Sweden

The support for the continued use of nuclear power is gaining momentum in Sweden. A poll of 1016 phone interviews conducted 7-13 June this year shows that 85% of the population want to keep using nuclear energy.

32% want to let existing power plants stay in service until they will be decommissioned for technical/economicial reasons (with a 60-year operating life time, this will be in the range of 2035-2045). 31% think existing plants should be replaced with new reactors when necessary, and 22% would like to build new reactors in addition to replacements. Only 13% want to shut down units prematurely using governmental decisions.

Looks like the momentum for new nuclear is picking up. For another look at Sweden's energy situation, click here.

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