Svensk Vindenergi

New Wind Power Projects Face Major Hurdles in Sweden

Slow going for wind power – "extremely difficult to make it work"

The investments in new wind turbines in Sweden are still slow. The costs are high and the electricity price too low. It's extremely difficult to get an investment calculation together, says Anton Johansson, market analyst at Svensk Vindenergi.

Wind power has surpassed nuclear power

For the first time, wind power has surpassed nuclear power in electricity production, at least during a single quarter.

The Industry Critical: Not Providing More Wind Power

The proposals do not lead to more offshore wind power. And existing projects risk being delayed or cancelled as uncertainty increases. The wind power industry is critical of the investigation, which lacks important puzzle pieces and is now demanding a clear direction from the government.

New plan for wind power – may delay expansion

The state is to decide where offshore wind farms are to be built in the future. But no economic support for wind power builders is included, according to the investigation presented on 13 December. The industry therefore fears that the new projects will now be postponed many years ahead in time.

The Wind Power Industry Feels a Tailwind

The Wind Power Industry: "Extremely Surprising"

A deathblow. Four lost years. The opposition is harsh in its criticism of the government's rejection of 13 offshore wind farms. How will Sweden manage the green transition, wonders the wind power industry?

Still calm - zero new wind power decisions

For the second quarter in a row, no new investment decisions were made in the wind power industry. Concern about low electricity prices and political uncertainty characterizes the climate.