Motala municipality and Kärnfull Next have signed an agreement to conduct a conceptual study evaluating the feasibility of establishing small modular reactors (SMRs) in the region. The study will assess technical, economic, and regulatory conditions, serving as a basis for future energy and infrastructure planning.

 

This initiative comes at a time of increasing interest in small-scale nuclear power in Östergötland. Several municipalities in the region, including Motala, have recently received government grants to explore nuclear-based energy solutions.

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"Motala possesses many of the attributes we seek in a candidate site, such as strong infrastructure and an openness from the municipality," says John Eliasson, Head of Business Development at Kärnfull Next.

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In parallel with the conceptual study, Kärnfull Next will independently initiate a more in-depth feasibility study, analyzing multiple potential locations within Motala municipality. This effort is part of the company’s Re:Firm South development program, with Motala now joining as one of the candidate sites.

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Kärnfull Next recognizes the growing demand for stable and fossil-free electricity in southern Sweden. The evaluation of Motala as a potential SMR site represents an important step in the company’s mission to enable the next generation of nuclear power.