Swedish Energy Agency News and press releases
News and press releases
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Sweden and India drive the industry transition togetherSweden and India are taking the next step in their cooperation to reduce emissions from heavy industry. Through the ITP partnership and the global LeadIT initiative, joint projects are being developed to accelerate the industry transition. On 8 December, seven projects will be presented at an official event in New Delhi.
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SEK 130 million for smart solar cells to replace disposable batteriesA new type of solar cell aims to reduce the use of disposable batteries. The Swedish Energy Agency is now granting SEK 130 million in funding to Exeger.
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Swedish Energy Agency grants SEK 390 million in support to StegraStegra is building a large-scale production facility for low-carbon steel. The project has strong potential to accelerate the transition within the iron and steel industry. For this reason, the Swedish Energy Agency is now granting nearly SEK 390 million in funding to Stegra.
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National survey of interest in IPCEI projects on nuclear powerThe Swedish Energy Agency is surveying the interest of Swedish companies in future projects within the EU collaboration IPCEI Nuclear Power. The deadline for responses is 4 December 2025.
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Swedish Energy Agency grants SEK 314 million for fossil-free steel productionSSAB is transitioning to fossil-free steel manufacturing. The Swedish Energy Agency, through the Industrial Leap, is now granting support to a project aimed at reducing emissions through a more efficient post-treatment process.
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New initiative strengthens Sweden as a battery nationThe Industrial Leap granted SEK 82 million to Talga for a demonstration facility and studies ahead of an anode factory investment. The project strengthens Europe’s battery value chain.
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The Swedish Energy Agency strengthens the development of future nuclear powerTo promote new nuclear power in Sweden, research and development environments that enhance expertise, knowledge, and innovation are essential. The Swedish Energy Agency has therefore granted approximately SEK 178 million to 22 research and innovation projects aimed at developing future nuclear power.
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The Swedish Energy Agency strengthens Sweden's international cooperation in nuclear powerThe Swedish Energy Agency joins a Swedish-British nuclear delegation to enhance international cooperation and opportunities for Swedish industry, especially around small modular reactors (SMRs).
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Battery swapping paves the way for faster electrificationResearchers at the Stockholm School of Economics are investigating battery swapping – a technology for battery replacement that could accelerate the transition to fossil-free transport.
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A shift in excavation – the road towards electrified construction transportA research project funded by the Swedish energy agency shows that a large share of traditional heavy vehicle transports could be electrified today – with the help of new business models.