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The company Kärnfull Next has officially registered the first application for the installation of an SMR reactor complex in Valdemarsvik. This process is being carried out under the recent Government Approval of Nuclear Facilities Act and seeks to improve the energy landscape in the south of the country.
The new legal framework for future SMR reactors
The entry into force of this regulation aims to provide greater predictability for investors and accelerate execution times in a sector that is traditionally slow. Johan Britz, who serves as Minister for Employment and Climate, has received the file marking the start of the formal process.
The European country aims to reduce dependence on external sources and ensure a stable, manageable supply to support the growing demand for electricity in industrial regions.
This move follows the acquisition of Kärnfull Next by Studsvik. This merger integrates innovative project development with consolidated technical expertise in nuclear services.
Furthermore, the application submitted by ReFirm Målma represents only the beginning of a more ambitious program called ReFirm South. Additional requests for other sites reaching the necessary technical maturity are expected to be processed before the end of the year.
Christian Sjölander, CEO and founder of the company, maintains that this progress allows for the transition from conceptual design to obtaining actual permits. The Valdemarsvik proposal addresses technical needs and aligns with European climate goals.
By implementing compact atomic units, the Scandinavian country seeks a scalable solution that offers long-term security and a resilient power grid against international market fluctuations.
Source and photo: Kärnfull Next