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. If a major fault occurs, there is a risk that it will have consequences like in Spain, says Erik Ek, strategic operations manager at Svenska kraftnät.
SwedenUp 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. However, the electricity price in southern Sweden is simultaneously at the highest level so far this year. But we get lower peaks, says Erik Ek at Svenska kraftnät.
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessExpect 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. But Scanians may get lower prices.
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