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What this EY report says about financing Sweden's nuclear future

Learn about the insights on nuclear investments presented in the EY report commissioned by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.

The global EY organization is proud to announce the completion of an anticipated report for the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, detailing an investment model adapted to enable investments in Sweden's new nuclear power initiatives. This report comes on the heels of the Swedish government's commitment to bolster energy security and transition to 100% fossil-free electricity production by 2040. The EY team, a collaboration of experts from Sweden, the UK and France, has crafted a document that addresses the global challenge of nuclear financing.

The report, which involved contributions from more than 15 public- and private-sector organizations, outlines an investment model, including financing, revenue and delivery models, to facilitate the definition of a government support package in order to reduce the overall program risk.

Key findings include:

  • Policy clarity is essential to create a stable investment climate for new nuclear, and key details and instruments need to come in place.

  • Sweden has multiple pathways to achieve least-cost nuclear generation

  • An investment model is needed to enable transparent risk sharing and make nuclear projects more attractive to investors.

  • To support the private sector on this endeavor, a comprehensive government support package needs to be considered, with the ability to be modularized, which incentivizes first-mover projects without overcompensating subsequent ones.


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The EY organization's narrative is one of solutions, not just risks. It addresses the challenge of compressed timelines, proposing models to accelerate development of nuclear newbuild and investor involvement.

The team, led by Victor Hammar, Julien Saigault and David Stearns, has provided a useful model of how nuclear projects can be financed and can serve as a starting point for the next step in the nuclear conversation. This report is not only a reflection of the organization's expertise but also based on insights from a number of interviews with companies in the nuclear newbuild value chain.

As the report becomes publicly accessible through the Swedish government and the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, the global EY organization affirms its local market presence and illustrates its dedication to sustainable energy practices.

For those interested in the future of nuclear power financing, download the report by clicking the link below.


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Summary

EY professionals have completed a report for the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, proposing an investment model to enable Sweden's nuclear energy future. The report, created by an international EY team, proposes recommendations for financing new nuclear power plants, essential for Sweden's goal of 100% fossil-free electricity by 2040. It addresses the structure of the investment model, risk mitigation measures and the components of a government support package needed to attract investors to a nuclear newbuild program. The report is publicly available, building transparency on a key building block needed for Sweden's sustainable energy transition.

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