Nordic Nuclear Power

Total active power

4,627MW
64% total utilization

Last updated:

4

Active reactors

1

Maintenance

1

Outages

Swedish Nuclear Reactors Overview

Oskarshamn 3

Oskarshamn, Kalmar län
Operational
95%

Current power

1,377

/ 1,450 MW

Reactor typeBoiling water reactor
A boiling water reactor (BWR) allows water to boil directly in the reactor, creating steam that drives the turbines. This is a simpler design but requires the turbines to handle radioactive steam.
Operators

Uniper SE

Fortum Sweden AB

Ringhals 3

Varberg, Hallands län
Maintenance
0%

Current power

0

/ 1,074 MW

Reactor typePressurized water reactor
A pressurized water reactor (PWR) uses pressurized water as a coolant to prevent boiling. This water transfers heat to a secondary circuit that drives the turbines, ensuring that radioactive water never reaches the turbines.
Operators

Vattenfall AB

Sydkraft Nuclear Power AB

Planned
ReasonDelayed startup after yearly maintenance.
Expected completionOct 31, 2026

Message details

MessagePlanned
StatusMaintenanceReasonDelayed startup after yearly maintenance.Publication dateJul 8, 2026, 12:16 PMExpected completionOct 31, 2026, 10:59 PMRemarksActions planned: Refueling, projects and tests.

Ringhals 4

Varberg, Hallands län
Failure
0%

Current power

0

/ 1,134 MW

Reactor typePressurized water reactor
A pressurized water reactor (PWR) uses pressurized water as a coolant to prevent boiling. This water transfers heat to a secondary circuit that drives the turbines, ensuring that radioactive water never reaches the turbines.
Operators

Vattenfall AB

Sydkraft Nuclear Power AB

Unplanned(2)
ReasonLeakage in G41 generator.
Expected completionSep 1, 2026

All messages(2)

Message 1Unplanned
StatusFailureReasonLeakage in G41 generator.Publication dateJul 8, 2026, 12:36 PMExpected completionSep 1, 2026, 10:00 PMRemarksAdded Market Participant.
Message 2Unplanned
StatusFailureReasonDue to necessary maintenance.Publication dateJun 30, 2026, 01:02 PMExpected completionSep 1, 2026, 10:00 PMRemarksPower reduction will start at 18:00 this evening

Forsmark 1

Östhammar, Uppsala län
Operational
96%

Current power

1,058

/ 1,103 MW

Reactor typeBoiling water reactor
A boiling water reactor (BWR) allows water to boil directly in the reactor, creating steam that drives the turbines. This is a simpler design but requires the turbines to handle radioactive steam.
Operators

Vattenfall AB

Mellansvensk Kraftgrupp AB

Sydkraft Nuclear Power AB

Forsmark 2

Östhammar, Uppsala län
Operational
96%

Current power

1,078

/ 1,121 MW

Reactor typeBoiling water reactor
A boiling water reactor (BWR) allows water to boil directly in the reactor, creating steam that drives the turbines. This is a simpler design but requires the turbines to handle radioactive steam.
Operators

Vattenfall AB

Mellansvensk Kraftgrupp AB

Sydkraft Nuclear Power AB

Forsmark 3

Östhammar, Uppsala län
Operational
95%

Current power

1,114

/ 1,172 MW

Reactor typeBoiling water reactor
A boiling water reactor (BWR) allows water to boil directly in the reactor, creating steam that drives the turbines. This is a simpler design but requires the turbines to handle radioactive steam.
Operators

Vattenfall AB

Mellansvensk Kraftgrupp AB

Sydkraft Nuclear Power AB

Nordic Nuclear Power: current reactor status

Nordic Nuclear Power currently monitors Sweden's six operating nuclear reactors at Ringhals, Forsmark, and Oskarshamn. Follow current power output, reactor status, and published maintenance and outage notices in one independent view.

About Nordic Nuclear Power

Nordic Nuclear Power makes technical nuclear operations data clear and accessible. The service is editorially and organizationally independent of energy companies, public authorities, political parties, and advocacy groups.

Coverage includes the reactors in commercial operation in Sweden and Finland. The country selector makes the current geographic scope explicit and presents the data in a shared format.

Swedish Nuclear Reactors Overview

Ringhals

Ringhals nuclear power plant, located in Varberg, Hallands län, operates two pressurized water reactors (PWR). Ringhals 3 and Ringhals 4 are among Sweden's most powerful reactors, with a combined capacity of 2,200 MW. These Westinghouse-designed PWRs provide reliable baseload power to southern Sweden.

Location

Varberg, Hallands län, Sweden

Type

Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR)

Operators

Vattenfall AB, Sydkraft Nuclear Power AB

Forsmark

Forsmark nuclear power plant, situated in Östhammar, Uppsala län, operates three boiling water reactors (BWR). As Sweden's largest nuclear facility, Forsmark provides significant electricity generation capacity to central and northern Sweden. Forsmark 1 was commissioned in 1980, followed by Forsmark 2 (1981) and Forsmark 3 (1985), making the facility one of Sweden's most established nuclear power plants.

Location

Östhammar, Uppsala län, Sweden

Type

Boiling Water Reactors (BWR)

Operators

Vattenfall AB, Mellansvensk Kraftgrupp AB, Sydkraft Nuclear Power AB

Oskarshamn

Oskarshamn nuclear power plant, located in Oskarshamn, Kalmar län, operates one boiling water reactor (BWR). Oskarshamn 3 is Sweden's most powerful single reactor unit, with a capacity of 1,450 MW. This reactor plays a vital role in supplying electricity to southeastern Sweden.

Location

Oskarshamn, Kalmar län, Sweden

Type

Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)

Operators

Uniper SE, Fortum Sweden AB

Frequently Asked Questions About Swedish Nuclear Power

How much electricity does nuclear power provide in Sweden?

Nuclear power provides approximately 30% of Sweden's total electricity generation, making it one of the largest sources of electricity in the country.

How many nuclear reactors are operating in Sweden?

Sweden currently operates six nuclear reactors across three power plants: two at Ringhals, three at Forsmark, and one at Oskarshamn.

What types of nuclear reactors are used in Sweden?

Sweden uses both pressurized water reactors (PWR) at Ringhals and boiling water reactors (BWR) at Forsmark and Oskarshamn. Each type has different design characteristics but both are proven, safe technologies.

How often is the nuclear power data updated?

The data on this dashboard is updated every 10 minutes, providing near real-time information about reactor status and power output.

Who operates Sweden's nuclear power plants?

Sweden's nuclear plants are operated by major energy companies including Vattenfall AB, Uniper SE, and Fortum Sweden AB, with some plants having multiple operating partners.

Data Sources and Reliability

All power data presented on this dashboard comes directly from official operators. Data related to maintenance and outages comes from the Nord Pool UMM platform (Unplanned Market Messages), a European platform for sharing information about maintenance and outages on the power grid. This ensures accurate, up-to-date information about Sweden's nuclear power generation.

Data sources include Vattenfall AB, OKG (Oskarshamn Kraftgrupp), and the Nord Pool UMM Platform, providing comprehensive coverage of all Swedish nuclear reactors.