Our energy sources
Vattenfall produces electricity from many types of energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, wind, solar, biomass, waste, coal and natural gas. We are actively phasing out fossil-based production and investing in a greater share of renewable generation.
![Aerial view of Storrliden wind farm Aerial view of Storrliden wind farm](/cdn-cgi/image/width=747,format=auto,fit=crop,height=498/globalassets/corporate/what-we-do/our-energy-sources/wind_storrotliden_3x2.jpg)
Wind power
Wind power is one of the most important renewable energy sources to use if we want to limit global warming and contribute to Vattenfall's goal of fossil freedom.
![Tuggen hydroelectric power station, Sweden Tuggen hydroelectric power station, Sweden](/cdn-cgi/image/width=357,format=auto,fit=crop,height=226/globalassets/corporate/what-we-do/our-energy-sources/hydro_tuggen_power_station_5x3.jpg)
Hydro power is economically attractive and has low levels of CO2 emissions.
![Interior view of a nuclear power plant reactor Interior view of a nuclear power plant reactor](/cdn-cgi/image/width=357,format=auto,fit=crop,height=226/globalassets/corporate/what-we-do/our-energy-sources/nuclear_reactor_hall_5x3.jpg)
Nuclear power generation plays a key role in supporting the energy transition.
![Crane picking up woodchips Crane picking up woodchips](/cdn-cgi/image/width=357,format=auto,fit=crop,height=226/globalassets/corporate/what-we-do/our-energy-sources/biomass_wood_crane_5x3.jpg)
Biomass is a renewable energy source and can be used to produce both heat and electricity.
![Solar panels on the roof of an apartment building Solar panels on the roof of an apartment building](/cdn-cgi/image/width=747,format=auto,fit=crop,height=498/globalassets/corporate/what-we-do/our-energy-sources/solar-panels-solna-roof_3x2.jpg)
Solar energy
The cost of solar panels has dropped significantly, and they are now among the cheapest forms of electricity generation. Volumes of solar panels will continue to grow in our core markets and around the world.
![Exterior view of a waste incineration plant in Uppsala, Sweden Exterior view of a waste incineration plant in Uppsala, Sweden](/cdn-cgi/image/width=357,format=auto,fit=crop,height=226/globalassets/corporate/what-we-do/our-energy-sources/waste_uppsala_5x3.jpg)
Waste can be used as fuel instead of being sent to landfill.
![Stainless steel pipes in the Diemen gas power plant Stainless steel pipes in the Diemen gas power plant](/cdn-cgi/image/width=357,format=auto,fit=crop,height=226/globalassets/corporate/what-we-do/our-energy-sources/gas_diemen_5x3.jpg)
Natural gas can be a transition fuel in the conversion to climate neutrality.
![A coal mountain with a conveyor belt above it A coal mountain with a conveyor belt above it](/cdn-cgi/image/width=357,format=auto,fit=crop,height=226/globalassets/corporate/what-we-do/our-energy-sources/coal_hemweg_5x3.jpg)
Vattenfall is phasing out fossil fuels, including coal.