Electrification
System stability easily explained
As electricity becomes ever more significant to our daily lives and the future, it is increasingly important that we have a functioning and stable electricity supply that we can trust, at all hours of the day and in all weather conditions. So that society and the economy can keep functioning and continue to develop every day of the year. What would happen if suddenly there were disturbances in Sweden's electricity system?
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A future that requires more electricity
Electrification is already underway, but the pace must increase. To keep pace with planned needs, Sweden needs to add at least ten new terawatt hours of electricity per year. This requires reforms in several areas:
- Market models need to be developed so that stable energy sources receive the right compensation to be able to contribute to system services and security
- Infrastructure projects and permit processes must be implemented more quickly so that new electricity production and expanded networks can be put in place on time
- New technologies such as hydrogen, energy storage, and smart grids must continue to be developed and integrated into the system
In addition, the electricity grid in large parts of the country will need to be replaced and reinforced so that the transmission of electricity, both within the country and to other countries, works even better. This is also important so that Sweden can continue to contribute to the global climate transition through the export of fossil-free electricity and fossil-free products.
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