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Shipping Company Sued for 64 Million for Cable Break
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Shipping Company Sued for 64 Million for Cable Break

Swedish Kraftnät has sued the owner of a tanker vessel for 64 million kronor in damages for a cable break that occurred in 2022, reports DN.
The Baltic States Sever Electricity Cables to Russia
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The Baltic States Sever Electricity Cables to Russia

Over the weekend, the Baltic countries are cutting off electricity connections with Russia. Within a day, the situation can become critical if something goes wrong
Slow going for wind power – "extremely difficult to make it work"
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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
"We have secured Skåne"
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"We have secured Skåne"

Skåne is facing a number of challenges in securing the region's electricity supply. However, according to Svenska kraftnät, the capacity in the transmission grid is not a problem – at least not until 2034
Proposals for new electricity areas delayed
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Proposals for new electricity areas delayed

Electricians called to civil defence duty
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Electricians called to civil defence duty

Are you sitting on old electrical skills? Then you can be called up for civil duty. Today, around 300 people will receive a letter from Svenska kraftnät
The Electricity Year 2024 – the Lowest Electricity Price in Several Years
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The Electricity Year 2024 – the Lowest Electricity Price in Several Years

With more wind and sun in the power system, the price differences are increasing. Around eight percent of the year's hours had negative electricity prices this year
They sabotaged the cables: This is what has happened
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They sabotaged the cables: This is what has happened

Nato is expanding its military presence in the Baltic Sea and the Swedish Coast Guard is intensifying its surveillance. This has happened around the destroyed power and data cables in the Gulf of Finland
The Coast Guard Increases Surveillance After Cable Breakage
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The Coast Guard Increases Surveillance After Cable Breakage

Wykman: "Nuclear Power Costs are Manageable"
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Wykman: "Nuclear Power Costs are Manageable"

Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) is not unexpectedly toning down the criticism of the proposals for financing new nuclear power. The costs for the state and electricity consumers are manageable, he thinks
Busch on Electricity Prices: Does Not Rule Out Support
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Busch on Electricity Prices: Does Not Rule Out Support

The electricity prices have risen sharply in recent days and among the opposition, there is sharp criticism of the government's handling of the electricity system. Minister for Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) does not rule out support to households – but not right now
The Karlshamn Plant is Put on Standby
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The Karlshamn Plant is Put on Standby

Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"
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Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"

The Social Democrats are directing harsh criticism towards the government's handling of the electricity system and the promised lower electricity prices that have failed to materialize. Now, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is hitting back
Over 8 kronor – electricity as expensive as during the crisis
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Over 8 kronor – electricity as expensive as during the crisis

On Thursday, the already sky-high electricity prices will increase further, to temporarily over 8 kronor per kWh in Svealand and Götaland. The electricity price is thus currently at the same sky-high level as during the energy crisis in 2022
Fault on Swedish National Grid's Website Remedied
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Fault on Swedish National Grid's Website Remedied

So we suck the most electricity from low pressure
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So we suck the most electricity from low pressure

Up to 30 percent more transfer of electricity from north to south, even more across. After a month with the new Nordic power system, Svenska kraftnät is more than satisfied
Reduced risk of power crisis in winter
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Reduced risk of power crisis in winter

The risk of crisis in the power system this winter is lower than in previous winters. But acute problems, for example in nuclear power or in power transmission, can quickly change the situation, according to Svenska kraftnät
High electricity prices blown away
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High electricity prices blown away

After a period of rising electricity prices, they suddenly fell on Saturday. Warm weather – and above all the wind – temporarily pulled the plug
Now more wind power on land is required
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Now more wind power on land is required

Two heavy energy authorities believe that it will become much more difficult to achieve the green energy transition after the government has in principle stopped all wind farms in the Baltic Sea. Now we will need to accelerate land-based wind power very much, says Daniel Gustafsson at Svenska kraftnät
More Unpredictable Electricity Prices – but Increased Flows
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More Unpredictable Electricity Prices – but Increased Flows

The flow of electricity to southern Sweden is increasing and the price picture becomes slightly more complicated. The effect is already visible on the first day with flow-based capacity calculation of electricity prices, according to Erik Ek, strategic operations manager at Svenska kraftnät
Lowest Electricity Price Since 2020 – Calm Winter Expected
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Lowest Electricity Price Since 2020 – Calm Winter Expected

Electricity prices are lower than in a long time – Southern Sweden is heading towards the cheapest month since 2020. And despite the new electricity system being expected to raise electricity prices in winter, there are currently no reasons for consumers to worry, according to assessors
Busch on Vattenfall's signals: Ominous
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Busch on Vattenfall's signals: Ominous

Vattenfall has warned that another wind power project, Kattegatt Syd, may need to be paused. A bad message, according to Energy and Enterprise Minister Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats)
Busch Rejects Congestion Fee Revenue for Offshore Grids
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Busch Rejects Congestion Fee Revenue for Offshore Grids

It is not possible to use bottleneck fees to subsidize the connection fee for offshore wind power, according to the government. It does not comply with the regulatory framework, says Minister for Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (CD)
The opposition: Expand the main grid at sea
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The opposition: Expand the main grid at sea

A united opposition is pressing the government: Build the power cables to offshore wind power now. Svenska kraftnät should be tasked with using the tens of billions that are lying idle on an account, according to the Social Democrats, the Left Party, the Centre Party, and the Green Party
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