Sweden's Modular Nuclear Ambition: Blykalla's Bold SMR Bet
With a fresh application to create a second small modular reactor plant, Blykalla leverages Sweden's support framework, marking a strategic pivot in Europe's energy landscape.
Sweden's Blykalla is charting a new course with its recent application for state aid to build an SMR plant at Untra in Tierp municipality. As reported by World Nuclear News, this marks Blykalla’s second proposal within a few months, following an earlier plan to develop reactors in Norrsundet. While the nuclear power debate evolves amid climate concerns, Blykalla's move illustrates a broader geopolitical and technological shift towards modular nuclear solutions for clean energy.
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- Blykalla seeks state aid for second SMR plant — World Nuclear News · September 2, 2026
- State aid application for nuclear power project outside Gävle — government.se
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