Ringhals nuclear power plant
Ringhals is a large nuclear power plant in Scandinavia.
We are situated on the west coast of Sweden, 60 kilometres south of Gothenburg. Ringhals has three reactors – two pressurised water reactors and one boiling water reactor – which produce around 23 TWh in a normal year. This is approximately one sixth of Sweden's total electrical energy consumption.
Ringhals guidelines due to covid-19
Ringhals follows Vattenfall and the authorities' guidelines and works actively to limit the spread of the covid-19 corona virus. Actions are made to ensure our ability to safely produce electricity in both short and long term.
For a start stay at home with flu-like symptoms.
- For flu-like symptoms:
Stay home from work. - After recovering from illness with flu-like symptoms:
Stay at home until you are fully healthy, plus another 48 hours. - Always wash your hands before meals and after using bathrooms
If you have symptoms of influenza – Do not enter Ringhals
All employees and consultants must follow Ringhals and Vattenfall precautions and guidelines
Wash you're hands like this:
- Warm water and soap
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds
- Wash your wrists, back of hands, fingers and Nails
Study visits and guided tours are canceled until further notice.
About Ringhals
The nuclear power plant is one of the few in the world to have both boiling water and pressurised water reactors.
Current production
Ringhals 1: Yearly outage
Ringhals 2: Shutdown after 44 years of fossil-free electricity generation
Ringhals 3: Normal operation
Ringhals 4: Normal operation
This indicates current operation and production at Ringhals. The chart is regularly updated with current operational data, see time indication. The text is updated during office hours. During normal operation, temporary adjustments of power can be made depending on demand of electricity.
Contractors and consultants
Before you can come and work at Ringhals, we need several certificates from you.
You must complete certain courses to gain access to and work at Ringhals.
See the answers to some frequently asked questions by consultants at Ringhals.
Agreements and requirements
Read and download PAKT documents, requirements for electrical equipment and agreements that apply to contractors at Ringhals.
Accommodation and leisure time
Those working at Ringhals have a variety of accommodation options and ample opportunities for physical exercise.
Related content
We are continuously working to reduce the environmental impact of our operations.
To work at Ringhals, you need to be skilled, committed and safety aware.
Find contact details and information about visits to Ringhals nuclear power plant.