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Could Sweden Face a Power Outage Like Spain's Recent Blackout?

The Swedish power grid is robust. But it is no guarantee that we cannot be affected by a nationwide power outage like the one in Spain.

Could Sweden Face a Power Outage Like Spain's Recent Blackout?

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.

So we suck the most electricity from low pressure

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.

More Unpredictable Electricity Prices – but Increased Flows

This is why electricity prices will be higher in the fall.

Expect something more expensive electricity in the autumn when new EU rules will increase the flow. It is the price most Swedes will have to pay for more efficient and climate-friendly electricity production.

This is why electricity prices will be higher in the fall.