Research in nuclear power
Nuclear power is a prioritised area in the funding of research and innovation. To enable new nuclear power, environments that promote competence and technological development are required.
The Swedish Energy Agency has a clear mandate to contribute to the transition to a fossil-free energy system and to prioritise funding for research and innovation in the nuclear power sector. In the field of nuclear power, we focus on:
- Strengthening the supply of expertise through support for academic and industrial research.
- Funding research and innovation across the entire nuclear power value chain, from the fuel cycle to waste management.
- Promoting collaboration between universities, industry and the public sector.
- Supporting pilot and demonstration projects.
The role of nuclear power in the energy transition – our strategic direction
Electrification is one of the key solutions for achieving the energy and climate transition. To succeed, all fossil-free power sources are needed – including nuclear power. To enable the government's plan for new nuclear power in Sweden, a significant increase in expertise as well as academic and industrial research is required.
Our funding of research and innovation in nuclear power contributes to:
- Secure energy supply through increased fossil-free and dispatchable electricity production.
- Competitiveness through technological development and new business models.
- Energy transition through solutions that reduce emissions and environmental impact.
