{"id":65320,"date":"2026-06-18T00:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T00:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/65320\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T00:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T00:52:09","slug":"rolls-royce-smr-selected-for-swedens-first-new-nuclear-power-plant-in-more-than-40-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/65320\/","title":{"rendered":"Rolls-Royce SMR selected for Sweden\u2019s first new nuclear power plant in more than 40 years"},"content":{"rendered":"

UK nuclear technology developer Rolls-Royce SMR<\/a> has been selected to deliver three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for a major new nuclear power project in Sweden, marking another significant export success for British manufacturing and engineering expertise.<\/p>\n

Swedish energy company Videberg Kraft<\/a> has chosen Rolls-Royce SMR as its technology partner for the Videberg Project on the V\u00e4r\u00f6 peninsula on Sweden\u2019s west coast.<\/p>\n

The development will create Sweden\u2019s first new nuclear power plant in more than four decades and add 1,500MWe of clean baseload electricity generation capacity \u2013 equivalent to around 6% of the country\u2019s annual power consumption. The reactors are expected to support Swedish industry and households for more than 60 years while strengthening national energy security.<\/p>\n

The announcement further cements Rolls-Royce SMR\u2019s growing position in the European nuclear market following recent contract wins in both the UK and the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n

Chris Cholerton, Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce SMR, said the selection followed a rigorous evaluation process that began in 2022 and considered both conventional nuclear and SMR technologies.<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing a rigorous selection process that began in 2022 and considered both large-scale and small modular reactor options, we are delighted to have been selected by Videberg Kraft as its partner to bring new nuclear power to Sweden.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a strong endorsement of our transformational approach to delivery of a standardised fleet of SMRs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis decision further demonstrates growing market confidence in our technology, and we deeply appreciate the strong collaboration with the Videberg Kraft team and the trust placed in us.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Chris Cholerton, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce SMR.<\/p>\n

The project represents a significant opportunity for the UK\u2019s advanced manufacturing sector. Rolls-Royce SMR\u2019s reactor design uses a modular, factory-built approach that enables major components to be manufactured in controlled production environments before being assembled on site. The company says the model improves cost predictability, shortens construction schedules and supports the development of long-term industrial capability and supply chain resilience.<\/p>\n

The Rt Hon Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade, described the agreement as a major endorsement of British innovation and manufacturing capability.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a major vote of confidence in British innovation and our nuclear industry \u2013 we are now at the heart of the European nuclear renaissance alongside our partners in Sweden.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood jobs and clean energy security is our Modern Industrial Strategy in action.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Rt Hon Peter Kyle.<\/p>\n

Rolls-Royce SMR is currently progressing through the final stages of the UK regulatory approval process, with the first Swedish unit expected to enter operation in the mid-2030s.<\/p>\n

The company believes the Swedish project will help strengthen the foundations already being established in the UK, where it is investing in skills, manufacturing capability and supply chain development to support both domestic deployment and future export opportunities.<\/p>\n

Tufan Erginbilgic, CEO of Rolls-Royce Holdings, said the award demonstrated growing momentum behind the company\u2019s SMR programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cRolls-Royce SMR has now been successful in every competitively tendered SMR selection process in Europe and it is now very well placed to become a market leader globally.<\/p>\n

\u201cSelection by Videberg Kraft reinforces the status of Rolls-Royce SMR as the only company with multiple contractual commitments to deliver SMR units in Europe. It is an endorsement of our technology and technical capability to deliver a scalable, repeatable nuclear solution.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Tufan Erginbilgic, CEO, Rolls-Royce Holdings.<\/p>\n

He added that the project highlighted the wider benefits of the company\u2019s transformation strategy, creating opportunities for future growth through its nuclear capabilities and positioning the business to benefit from growing global demand for low-carbon energy generation.<\/p>\n

The Swedish contract is expected to create long-term opportunities across the UK manufacturing supply chain while reinforcing Britain\u2019s position as a leading exporter of advanced nuclear technology as countries seek reliable, low-carbon energy sources to support industrial growth and decarbonisation.<\/p>\n

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