A Kantar Emor survey conducted in April shows that 69% of respondents support or rather support the continuation of preparations for the construction of a new generation of small nuclear power plants, the same result as in the previous survey in January 2024. The percentage of those in favour has been steadily increasing over the last 5 years, while the number of those opposed to the development of nuclear power has been decreasing. According to the latest survey, the latter number is 18%, with an equal number of "firm" and "rather" opponents. Of the 12% respondents, 12% did not have a clear position, a slight increase compared to the previous survey.
Significant changes can be seen in the comparison of preferred energy mixes. In response to the question "Which type of electricity generation in Estonia do you favour, given the reduction of shale-based electricity generation?" 56% answered that they would see nuclear energy among those worth developing in Estonia. While a year ago, almost the same preference was expressed for renewable energy types, in April 2025 support for both wind (33%, down 20pp) and solar (31%, down 18pp) fell to almost the same level as shale electricity alongside oil production (28%).
Respondents in favour of going ahead with plans to develop nuclear energy were also asked whether they would support the construction of a new generation small reactor power plant close to their home (for example, within a few kilometres of the nearest residential buildings, provided that the site is suitable for the plant). 75% of the 75% who support nuclear power would not be disturbed by a nuclear power plant close to their home (39% yes, 35% rather yes), a fifth (5% no, 14% rather no) would not want a nuclear power plant close to their home and 6% did not give a clear answer.
In terms of party preference, supporters of all parties continue to be clearly in favour or rather in favour of going ahead with the development of the plant. The strongest supporters of nuclear power plants are found among the Right (91%), Isamaa (84%), Reform Party (77%) and EKRE (74%). The support of potential voters for the Social Democrats (72%) has also increased, while the support of Centre Party voters for nuclear energy (60%) has remained essentially unchanged.
1139 people took part in the survey. Fermi Energia has been regularly commissioning surveys on attitudes towards nuclear energy since 2019.