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Ringhals' continued problems could push electricity prices higher in southern Sweden

Ringhals' continued problems could push electricity prices higher in southern Sweden

Thu 28 May 2026 15:41 CEST

The date when Ringhals 4 can be fully operational again has been pushed back. The plan had been to bring the reactor fully online on Friday, but on Thursday the date was postponed twice

Ringhals 4 at half speed affects electricity prices

Ringhals 4 at half speed affects electricity prices

Sun 24 May 2026 14:22 CEST

One of the turbines at reactor 4 of the Ringhals nuclear power plant was temporarily taken out of service on Saturday evening, Vattenfall says.

High electricity prices for the rest of the year - but expensive to fix

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High electricity prices for the rest of the year - but expensive to fix

Fri 20 Mar 2026 14:01 CET

The price of electricity has skyrocketed in the wake of the Iran war. In southern Sweden in particular, unusually high electricity costs are expected for the rest of the year

Electricity prices rise after unexpected Oskarshamn reactor outage

Electricity prices rise after unexpected Oskarshamn reactor outage

Mon 23 Feb 2026 11:48 CET

The nuclear reactor at Oskarshamn is being taken out of service following an unexpected failure. Electricity prices are now rising

Cheaper electricity expected in 2026 for southern Sweden

Cheaper electricity expected in 2026 for southern Sweden

Sun 4 Jan 2026 08:04 CET

A homeowner in southern Sweden can expect electricity prices to be 1,000 Swedish kronor lower this year than last year. In the north, however, electricity will likely be more expensive