Swedish Vattenfall's New Nuclear Reactor Plans

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What is the power capacity of SMR reactors mentioned in the text?

  • 200 megawatts
  • 300 megawatts (correct)
  • 400 megawatts
  • 500 megawatts

How many nuclear reactors has Sweden shut down since the non-binding referendum in 1980?

  • 6 (correct)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 8

What percentage of electricity used in Sweden today comes from the remaining nuclear power plants?

  • 30% (correct)
  • 20%
  • 40%
  • 10%

Why are SMRs considered more affordable compared to large power reactors according to the text?

<p>Their systems and components can be factory-assembled and transported as a unit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of a 2016 political decision regarding nuclear power in Sweden?

<p>Decision to extend nuclear power for the foreseeable future (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

SMRs have a power capacity of up to 500 megawatts of electricity per unit.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Vattenfall is not concerned about the potential environmental impact on nature reserves in the Varo peninsula area.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sweden has completely phased out nuclear power since the 1980 non-binding referendum.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The remaining nuclear power plants in Sweden generate more than 50% of the country's electricity today.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The decision in 2016 to extend nuclear power in Sweden has led to the shutdown of all ageing reactors in the country.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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