Jonatan Björck

After the storms, electricity customers receive 193 million kronor in interruption compensation

Following the extensive storms around the turn of the year, electricity companies have been forced to pay 193 million kronor to affected customers, according to a compilation by Sveriges Radio Ekot.

Long power outages in recent weeks - worst since Storm Gudrun

Snow chaos in the south and freezing cold in the north in Sweden

Winter has taken a firm grip on Sweden. In Gävleborg County, where several households have been without power for over a week due to storms Johannes and Anna, up to 30 centimeters of snow is expected.

Without power for seven days - most of it has gone to hell

First there was a crash - then the power went out. In Ockelbo, Gävleborg County, several residents are now in their seventh day without power. "We, the neighbors, are trying to help each other as best we can," says Markku Kalliokoski.

Heavy snowfall delays power restoration

Heavy snowfall is expected across southern Norrland on New Year's Day. For thousands of customers without power in Gävleborg County, the snowy weather could mean it takes even longer to have their power restored. Jonatan Björck at Ellevio says, "This snowfall is very poorly timed."

Thousands in Sweden will be without power tonight after Storm Johannes

Work has been ongoing throughout Sunday to restore electricity to everyone who lost power, primarily in Gävleborg and Västernorrland. However, thousands of customers will remain without power overnight into Monday.

Power Restored After Major Outage in Central Stockholm

A major power outage affected approximately 21,000 customers in central Stockholm for almost three hours on Monday evening. At 21.45 the power was back.