Dec 3, 2025
Denmark ought to invest in nuclear energy.
Several Danish business organizations, universities, and companies have created the Nuclear Power Alliance to promote a technology-neutral stance on nuclear energy in a country that has prohibited it for 40 years.
The alliance is spearheaded by groups such as the Confederation of Danish Industry, Dansk Metal, and the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Its membership also includes the chemical engineering company Topsoe, the engineering consultancy Niras, and the private equity fund 92 Capital, which focuses on investing in the nuclear energy sector.
"The alliance comprises companies, business organizations, trade unions, foundations, research institutions, and experts eager to foster a factual and forward-thinking dialogue about the role of nuclear power in Denmark's and Europe's energy supply," the alliance states. "This initiative arises from a collective wish to enhance the fact-based discussion and create improved conditions for innovation, research, and industry in Denmark.
"Our approach is grounded in objectivity and technological neutrality. We will assess nuclear power within a Danish context, provide analyses, and promote discussions with politicians, authorities, and the public to ensure the debate is informed. We will engage internationally and guarantee that Danish interests are clearly articulated in the EU’s efforts on small modular reactors (SMRs).
"International organizations like the United Nations, the International Energy Agency, and the European Commission recognize that nuclear power can play a vital role in a sustainable and integrated future energy system. This perspective should be reflected in Danish energy policy."
In 1985, the Danish parliament passed a resolution prohibiting the construction of nuclear power plants in the country.
However, a parliamentary vote in May of this year saw two-thirds of Danish MPs support an inquiry into the potential adoption of nuclear power to bolster energy security. A report on the possible advantages of new nuclear technologies is anticipated next year.
"We must lift these bans," stated Emil Drevsfeldt Nielsen, head of business policy at Dansk Metal, as reported by Børsen. "Additionally, we need to invest in research and development. This is the first step toward engaging in international technology advancement... Nuclear power is a key technology that will bolster our energy independence."
"The advantage of nuclear power is that once capital costs are considered, it becomes quite affordable," explained Troels Ranis, Deputy Director of the Confederation of Danish Industry. "This is what we seek in the industry: access to reliable, stable, and competitive energy, ensuring predictability in our energy system."
The alliance is spearheaded by groups such as the Confederation of Danish Industry, Dansk Metal, and the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Its membership also includes the chemical engineering company Topsoe, the engineering consultancy Niras, and the private equity fund 92 Capital, which focuses on investing in the nuclear energy sector.
"The alliance comprises companies, business organizations, trade unions, foundations, research institutions, and experts eager to foster a factual and forward-thinking dialogue about the role of nuclear power in Denmark's and Europe's energy supply," the alliance states. "This initiative arises from a collective wish to enhance the fact-based discussion and create improved conditions for innovation, research, and industry in Denmark.
"Our approach is grounded in objectivity and technological neutrality. We will assess nuclear power within a Danish context, provide analyses, and promote discussions with politicians, authorities, and the public to ensure the debate is informed. We will engage internationally and guarantee that Danish interests are clearly articulated in the EU’s efforts on small modular reactors (SMRs).
"International organizations like the United Nations, the International Energy Agency, and the European Commission recognize that nuclear power can play a vital role in a sustainable and integrated future energy system. This perspective should be reflected in Danish energy policy."
In 1985, the Danish parliament passed a resolution prohibiting the construction of nuclear power plants in the country.
However, a parliamentary vote in May of this year saw two-thirds of Danish MPs support an inquiry into the potential adoption of nuclear power to bolster energy security. A report on the possible advantages of new nuclear technologies is anticipated next year.
"We must lift these bans," stated Emil Drevsfeldt Nielsen, head of business policy at Dansk Metal, as reported by Børsen. "Additionally, we need to invest in research and development. This is the first step toward engaging in international technology advancement... Nuclear power is a key technology that will bolster our energy independence."
"The advantage of nuclear power is that once capital costs are considered, it becomes quite affordable," explained Troels Ranis, Deputy Director of the Confederation of Danish Industry. "This is what we seek in the industry: access to reliable, stable, and competitive energy, ensuring predictability in our energy system."