Nordic Fusion Prospects: VTT Report Highlights Best Locations for Pilot Reactor.
A new report by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, commissioned by Novatron Fusion Group (NFG), identifies the most promising Nordic locations for a pilot fusion reactor. As fusion energy edges closer to commercial viability, the study evaluates Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden for their readiness to host such a facility.
Key Findings:
- Finland leads in regulatory preparedness, with reforms to its Nuclear Energy Act expected by 2027.
- Top candidate regions include:
- Helsinki metropolitan area (Finland)
- Stockholm–Nyköping corridor (Sweden)
- Copenhagen–Malmö region (Denmark/Sweden)
- Ideal sites are near industrial zones with strong transport links and proximity to research hubs.
The report emphasizes the importance of cross-border collaboration, legislative clarity, and strategic planning to accelerate fusion deployment. NFG’s magnetic mirror reactor concept aims to deliver cost-effective, clean energy, with pilot construction targeted for the 2030s.
Energy company St1 has invested €13 million in NFG, reinforcing the region’s commitment to fossil-free energy innovation.
“Fusion breakthroughs are no longer theoretical,” said Finland’s Climate Minister Sari Multala. “The Nordics are ready to lead.”
Read the full report here.
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