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Nuclear financing

Sweden needs to build new nuclear reactors to safeguard future electricity needs, improve supply reliability in the electricity system and help ensure competitive electricity prices for customers nationwide. To incentivise companies to invest in new nuclear reactors, the Government is introducing state aid tailored to the risks associated with such investments. The new state aid is limited to investments of up to a total installed capacity of approximately 5 000 MW, which corresponds to four large-scale reactors. This page provides collated information about the state aid for investment in new nuclear power.

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Niklas Wykman
Responsible ministries
Ministry of Finance

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  • Legislation to enable applications for state aid for investments in new nuclear power

    Niklas Wykman facing the camera.
    The work on government support for investment in new nuclear power is led by Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices

    As of 1 August 2025, companies seeking to build reactors will be able to apply for state aid. The Government has now approved a new ordinance regulating the application process.

    “New nuclear power benefits Swedish households and businesses alike. The Ministry of Finance is prepared to accept applications for investment in nuclear power starting in August. This is a historic opportunity for growth and transition,” says Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman.

Contact

The secretariat for financing new nuclear energy
email to The secretariat for financing new nuclear energy
Victoria Ericsson
Press Secretary to Deputy Minister for Finance, Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman
Phone (switchboard) +46 8 405 10 00
Mobile +46 76 137 89 04
email to Victoria Ericsson

The secretariat for financing new nuclear energy

A special secretariat within the Ministry of Finance is responsible for preparing state aid for investments in new nuclear reactors in Sweden.
The secretariat receives and reviews applications and assists the Government in negotiations regarding the conditions for support and with implementation of the state aid assessment with the EU Commission.

Illustration: The Government Offices of Sweden

How the support model for financing new nuclear energy works

Find out how the support model works and what companies can be granted the state aid.

Illustration: The Government Offices of Sweden

The application process for companies wishing to apply for state aid to invest in new nuclear power

Find information describing all parts of the application process for companies wishing to apply for state aid to invest in new nuclear power.

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