Tag: Svenska kraftnät
This is how enemies can attack our power grid
The electricity grid has rarely been such a talking point as it was this winter. The energy system is under pressure, electricity is expensive and there are warnings about electricity rationing. Svenska kraftnät, which is responsible for the transmission network, or the main network, has seen an increased threat from foreign powers in recent years. […]
The government holds a press conference about the electricity crisis
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M), Minister of Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (KD) and labor market minister Johan Pehrson (L) holds a press conference about the electricity situation in Sweden. The cold weather around Sweden increases electricity consumption at the same time as electricity production is under pressure. Starting tonight, two out of six nuclear […]
This is how the new electricity subsidy works – According to the government, it will come at the beginning of 2023
The Energy Market Inspectorate has given the green light to the electricity subsidy proposal that Svenska kraftnät and the government put forward. The support must, among other things, have a ceiling for large consumers. Listen to Elin broström, head of unit at the Energy Market Inspection, explain how it will work in Ekot’s live broadcast.
VMA in Unnaryd in Hylte municipality, Halland county •
Svenska Kraftnät is the system responsible authority responsible for the main grid in Sweden, for the transmission of electricity and for the reliability of the electricity system. They are also responsible for electricity availability, in times of crisis and or war. Svenska Kraftnät has no influence over the situation in Europe, which has driven up […]
Right now: The government presents proposals for high-cost protection
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) holds a press conference regarding the energy issue. Energy and Industry Minister Ebba Busch (KD) and Svenska kraftnät are also taking part. Listen to Ekot’s live broadcast with the radio’s political commentator Tomas Ramberg and reporter Erik Ridderstolpe.
Swedish power grid: In the worst case, we disconnect the electricity
This winter, Sweden will have to import electricity more days than normal winters, from 39 hours in a normal winter to upwards of 150 hours, according to Svenska kraftnät’s calculations. At the same time, the possibilities to import electricity have deteriorated, among other things as a result of the war in Ukraine. And if it […]
The electric shock and the minister’s impossible promises
Mats lives in Enviken in northeastern Dalarna. Last winter, he and his family got a shock when the electricity bill came. Despite the fact that he does everything to reduce energy costs – they burn with pellets, have sea heat and solar cells – the December bill was SEK 17,000, four times as much as […]
More Polish electricity is imported via Karlshamn
Imports of Polish electricity via submarine cable to Karlshamn are already in mid-February almost twice as large as throughout 2020. According to Svenska kraftnät, cold weather, the closure of a nuclear power reactor and low access to wind power are some of the explanations. Poland is one of the world’s most coal – dependent countries, […]
Electricity consumption is expected to break new records this week
The cold is taking hold in the country and later this week electricity consumption is expected to break new season records. But provided the wind forecast holds, it will not lead to the same price rush as last week. “The cold weather continues with high consumption. On the other hand, it looks like it is […]
MSB is appointed Director General
The Government has today decided to appoint Camilla Asp as Deputy Director General and Acting Director General of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). Camilla Asp is currently head of department at MSB. Camilla Asp has solid experience from the state administration and has previously worked within the Government Offices, on Svenska kraftnät and the […]
The complete reversal: The third power cable may become relevant in 2030
The scrapped billion plans for a new power cable to Gotland have been dusted off. Statliga Svenska kraftnät previously thought that the investment was not profitable, but now believes that a new power cable to Gotland is needed around 2030. “We get to have a dialogue with Vattenfall / Geab about planning for a new […]
Svenska Kraftnät: Enough electricity to export from the north
The export of electricity from northern to southern Sweden may decrease in the future, according to the Norrbotten Region. But Svenska Kraftnät sees no risk that there will not be enough electricity to deliver from north to south. – No, we see no such risk. There will be so many production additions in the area […]
