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Electricity Decision Criticized for Impact on Swedish Economy

Bad proposal, think both electricity producers and customers. Now the government should give Svenska Kraftnät a new assignment, believes Magnus Thorstensson, analyst at Energiföretagen.

Electricity Decision Criticized for Impact on Swedish Economy

Double electricity discount in the north: "Almost mocking"

The price differences for electricity between southern Sweden and Norrland are often enormous – with significantly lower prices in the north. Yet, large parts of Norrland have a discount on electricity tax.

Double electricity discount in the north: "Almost mocking"

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.

Over 8 kronor – electricity as expensive as during the crisis

Busch rejects solution for wind power: "Illegal"

The conflict surrounding the financing of offshore wind power projects continues. Financing the power cables through capacity fees is proposed by the Southern Swedish Chamber of Commerce after talks with lawyers.

Busch rejects solution for wind power: "Illegal"

Stopped Wind Farm a Significant Electricity Shock for Skåne Residents

When Vattenfall stops the large wind farm south of Skåne, it is a significant setback for southern Sweden's electricity market. If nothing is done in the coming years, the electricity price risks becoming 40 öre more expensive, according to the Southern Swedish Chamber of Commerce, which has commissioned a new research report.

Stopped Wind Farm a Significant Electricity Shock for Skåne Residents