The Story of Nuclear Power in Norway June 7, 2021 by David NikelHome » Science » The Story of Nuclear Power in Norway Nuclear power has never taken off in Norway. But the country has researched the technology for decades. In energy circles, Norway is known for its vast hydropower-based energy system. But if different decisions had been made around 40 years ago, the country could have turned to nuclear. Here's the story of nuclear power in Norway, including the two reactors that remain in place today. Norway's nuclear timeline Norway has no nuclear power plants in operation, but it began to prepare for its use very early. In fact, the Institute for Nuclear Energy (IFA), now the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), was established way back in 1948.