Background & Purpose

To increase electricity production, the government wanted to remove old geographical bans that prevented new nuclear power plants from being built in certain coastal regions and archipelagos.

The Decision

The parliament decided to remove the specific bans that previously prohibited nuclear power plants in several coastal areas, making it legally possible to plan for new facilities in these regions.

Does this affect you?

  • Energy companies: They gain more options for where to place new nuclear power plants, which can simplify long-term energy planning.
  • Coastal residents: People living in the affected areas may see new industrial projects proposed in their vicinity.
  • Municipalities: Local governments in the affected coastal regions may now receive applications for nuclear power plant construction.

In Practice

  • The ban on building nuclear power plants in specific coastal areas of Bohuslän, Småland, Östergötland, and Ångermanland is removed.
  • Restrictions on building nuclear facilities on Öland and parts of Gotland are lifted.
  • The new rules allow for more flexibility when choosing locations for future nuclear energy projects.
  • Environmental and cultural protection rules still apply to all new construction projects.