How is energy storage handled in Sweden?

However, the usage of energy storage, for example by using a battery, is not explicitly dealt with in the Swedish Electricity Act. As such, there are no explicit provisions for how energy storage is to be handled from a grid perspective.

What is Sweden's energy policy?

Sweden has a national energy policy target of 100 % fossil-free electricity generation by 2040. In 2 022.170 TWh of electricity was produced and the share of fossil-free was just over 98 %, see Figure 4. Electricity generation consists of: 41 % hydropower, 29 % nuclear, 19 % wind, 7 % biopower and just over 1 % solar power.

Can new gas power be developed in Sweden?

Source: The Swedish Energy Agency. Only around 0.3 GW of gas power is assumed to remain operational in Sweden. New gas power can be developed in Sweden through new investments if the model finds these profitable. The input data for gas-based power and cogeneration is presented in Table 28. Efficiency evolves over time.

Does Sweden have a gas supply system?

Work on ensuring security of supply in the western Swedish gas system has continued in accordance with the requirements of EU regulations, and has been carried out in the framework of the Swedish Energy Agency’s role as the competent authority for gas in Sweden, with the related supervisory role.

What are the planning objectives for the Swedish electricity system?

‘Planningobjectives for the electricity system The planning of the Swedish electricity system shall provide the conditions to supply the electricity needed for increased electrification and to enable the green transition.

What is Sweden's energy strategy?

The strategy for Sweden’s external trade, investment and global competitiveness identifies energy technology and energy transition as areas that open up major export opportunities. Sweden supports business development, commercialisation and deployment of new energy technologies and services by companies in different development phases.