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The Wind Power Industry: "Extremely Surprising"

A deathblow. Four lost years.

The Wind Power Industry: "Extremely Surprising"

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.

Still calm - zero new wind power decisions

Positive wind reactions – but not enough

The wind power industry is cautiously positive about the government's proposal, but lacks regulation of the municipal veto. "Two out of three is not bad – but all parts will be needed", writes Tomas Hallberg on Svensk Vindenergi.

Positive wind reactions – but not enough

Another Wind Power Giant Threatens to Pull Out

Now the German energy giant RWE is also signaling that there will be no new Swedish offshore wind farms without government support. A support system will be needed, says Matilda Machacek, Nordic chief for offshore wind power.

Another Wind Power Giant Threatens to Pull Out

The Opposition: Southern Swedish Electricity Customers Have to Pay

Southern Sweden risks missing out on more and cheaper electricity. This is the consequence of Vattenfall's decision, which is the government's fault, according to the political opposition.

The Opposition: Southern Swedish Electricity Customers Have to Pay

Municipal Veto Behind Stopped Wind Power

It was no to permits for all eleven wind power projects that were finally decided on during the first half of 2024. Six of the projects were stopped by municipalities that exercised their veto.

Municipal Veto Behind Stopped Wind Power