Sweden Votes To Replace Existing Fleet Of Reactors
Written by NucNet
Friday, 18 June 2010
Sweden’s parliament yesterday overturned a 30-year-old ban on new nuclear reactors, adding to the renewed momentum behind nuclear energy in Europe as countries try to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
The Riksdag voted by a narrow 174-172 margin in favour of replacing Sweden’s existing fleet of 10 reactors, which provide nearly half the country’s electricity, when they get too old in the next few decades.
The number of new reactors is not allowed to exceed 10, but there is no limit on the power level for new units.
