General questions about what the Volvo Group think about nuclear energy
Is Volvo against nuclear energy?
No, Volvo is not opposed to nuclear energy. However, taking into account the climate issue, our view is that nuclear energy is needed in the energy system – perhaps even more nuclear power than today.
Then why in a contract with Vattenfall have you demanded nuclear-free electricity?
Our agreement with Vattenfall applies specifically to Sweden.
In our contract with Vattenfall, we have agreed on receiving renewable energy – nuclear energy is not renewable. The reason we made this demand is to help bring other alternative energy sources to the market. Accordingly, the aim of the agreement is not to eliminate nuclear energy but to choose alternatives in an effort to increase the availability of renewable energy on the market.
But why then do you want more renewable energy on the market? Do you want this because you are actually opposed to nuclear power?
No, we want more renewable energy because it creates more alternatives on the energy market – and we want an energy market characterized by diversity – and that it is good from a climate and an environmental perspective.
But, will you still then purchase nuclear-based electricity?
Absolutely, and we already do so outside Sweden, where we purchase, and will continue to purchase, nuclear-based electricity.
The contract with Vattenfall applies only to Sweden and the reason for this is that we have the possibility to contribute to bringing more alternatives to the market.
But why do you want to do so?
Volvo wants an energy market characterized by diversity since from an energy supply viewpoint it is favorable if we have many different energy alternatives from which to select.
From an environmental and climate viewpoint, it is also smart to bring more renewable energy to the market. This is what we are doing in our contract with Vattenfall.