plug In English About Barsebäck Environment Security Energy & nuclear power Visits & information Work with us What is energy? How is energy converted? Electricity in Sweden Nuclear power in Sweden This is how electricity is produced in a nuclear power plant Safety during operation Waste from nuclear power plants Technical data Barsebäck Energy & nuclear power Energy & electricity What is energy? And how do you produce electricity? Energy and electricity are part of our everyday lives. Because how would we manage without electricity and heat? Here you get answers to your questions about energy and electricity. Electricity production in a nuclear power plant Uranium is used as a fuel to heat water in a nuclear power plant. The method of producing electricity is the same as in a coal-fired power plant or a bio-power plant. So it is only the fuel that separates the power plants. Nearly half of Sweden's electricity comes from nuclear power. So, almost every other light bulb shines with the help of nuclear power! Despite the fact that Barsebäck is closed, we want to tell you about how the process went and about other things related to the operation of nuclear power plants. Continue in the various sections of the menu to read more about energy and nuclear power. Page updated on February 25, 2016 This website may contain forward-looking statements and data based on current assumptions and forecasts made by E.ON or Uniper and other information currently available to E.ON or Uniper. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. E.ON and Uniper do not intend, and do not assume any liability whatsoever, to update these forward-looking statements and data or to conform them to future events or developments. Barsebäck Kraft AB Box 524 246 25 Löddeköpinge Växel: 0771-765 765 info@bkab.uniper.energy Kontakt Pressinformation We use cookies to make the website work in a good way for you. By continuing to browse, you agree that we use cookies. I understand