Svenska kraftnät started up four gas turbines after two independent disturbances
Two independent disturbances caused Svenska kraftnät to start up four gas turbines on Monday, the authority stated in a press release.
Sweden
Risk of extra-high electricity prices this summer
Electricity prices may be particularly high this summer, with continued significant variations. However, the electricity supply is considered stable, according to Svenska kraftnät's new report.
Business
Expert: High Swedish electricity prices saved the electricity system
The cold, expensive electricity winter led Swedes to cut back their consumption - there was never an electricity shortage. In the west, however, Norwegians have been buying electricity at Norwegian prices. "It is not positive for Sweden, but it is something we are critical of," says Pontus de Maré at Svenska kraftnät.
BusinessTop news
Winter Electricity Shortage Looms as Reserve Procurement Fails
An acute electricity shortage threatens this winter. If it becomes extremely cold, the risk is imminent that the electricity will not be sufficient. The reason is that there is a lack of an effect reserve since Svenska Kraftnät was forced to cancel the procurement.
Business
The Baltic States Sever Electricity Cables to Russia
Over the weekend, the Baltic countries are cutting off electricity connections with Russia. Within a day, the situation can become critical if something goes wrong. The system will then become somewhat more sensitive than usual, says Pontus de Maré, operations manager at Svenska kraftnät.
Business